Budapest as the Diplomatic Crossroads for Putin-Trump Summit

Budapest has been selected for a significant summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, due to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's strong relations with both leaders. The summit aims to further discussions on the Ukraine conflict and enhance U.S.-Russia relations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 20-10-2025 15:20 IST | Created: 20-10-2025 15:20 IST
Budapest as the Diplomatic Crossroads for Putin-Trump Summit
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In a significant diplomatic development, Budapest has been designated as the site for an upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, the Kremlin announced on Monday. The choice was influenced by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's warm rapport with both leaders.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the summit's preliminary planning is underway. Key objectives include accelerating efforts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine conflict and strengthening the diplomatic ties between Russia and the United States.

This summit represents a strategic effort to bridge the divide between two major global powers, leveraging Hungary's unique position and the strong connections of its leader to facilitate crucial discussions.

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