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Hungary's Orban talks with Putin, says preparations for summit "going full steam ahead"

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Posted on October 17, 2025

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BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that he had talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin and preparations for a summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald

Orban Discusses Summit Preparations with Putin Amid Ongoing Talks

Overview of Orban's Discussions with Putin

BUDAPEST (Reuters) -Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that he had talked with Russian President Vladimir Putin and preparations for a summit between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Budapest "are going full steam ahead."

Details of the Phone Conversation

In a Facebook post, the Hungarian premier did not provide any more details about the phone conversation.

Implications for U.S.-Russia Relations

(Reporting by Krisztina Than)

Key Takeaways

  • Orban and Putin discuss summit preparations.
  • Potential summit between Putin and Trump in Budapest.
  • Details of the conversation remain undisclosed.
  • Implications for US-Russia relations.
  • Orban's announcement made via Facebook.

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