In comments on state radio, Viktor Orbán said Trump had initiated a comprehensive shift in approach among Western nations to numerous issues, including Russia's war, and Trump's recent efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict would result in Moscow being drawn back into the Western fold.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believes U.S. President Donald Trump will reintegrate Russia into the Western economy and energy sector if the Ukraine war ends

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a joint press conference with Alternative for Germany (AfD) party co-leader Alice Weidel in Budapest, Hungary, February 12, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus/File Photo BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Russia will be "reintegrated" into the world economy and the European energy system once a peace deal is achieved and the war ends in Ukraine,

The Trump administration is facing widespread criticism for aligning with authoritarian regimes—including Russia, North Korea, Belarus, and Hungary—by opposing a United Nations resolution condemning Russian aggression against Ukraine.

"I know that there are people from this Hungarian leader who have contact with people in President Trump's orbit, and are constantly raising questions... in regards to not expanding NATO into eastern Europe,

(Szilard Koszticsak/MTI via AP) BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will reconnect Russia with the economies and energy networks of Western countries if the war in Ukraine, now nearly three years old, comes to an end ...

FM Szijjarto also recalled that in January, Hungary received a four-point guarantee from the European Commission regarding energy security. However, even the simplest of these commitments was not honored—last week, a consultation on gas transit was held without Hungary being invited.