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Orbán Heads to Moscow for Talks with Putin

11/26/2025

Summary

Story summary

Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on November 28, per Szabolcs Panyi.
There is no official confirmation from either government.
The talks follow Orbán's prior meetings with Vladimir Putin, including three since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Orbán advocates peace talks and U.S. peace initiatives, criticizing the EU for continuing the conflict.
The agenda remains unclear, but may address the ongoing war in Ukraine.

History

Historical Context

Hungary's shift from a Soviet satellite state to democracy began in 1989, marked by the opening of its border to East Germans, which contributed to the fall of the Iron Curtain. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's current policies reflect ongoing complexities in relations with Russia, echoing historical tensions from the Soviet era, particularly as Hungary navigates its role in the EU amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Story summary

Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, is set to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on November 28, per Szabolcs Panyi.
There is no official confirmation from either government.
The talks follow Orbán's prior meetings with Vladimir Putin, including three since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Orbán advocates peace talks and U.S. peace initiatives, criticizing the EU for continuing the conflict.
The agenda remains unclear, but may address the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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