Hungary to Dispatch delegation to Russia Amid Expectations of Ukraine War Resolution
BUDAPEST – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced plans to send a team to Russia, signaling his expectation that the conflict in Ukraine will conclude soon. The move comes as Orbán maintains close ties with both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, positioning him as a unique interlocutor between Moscow and Washington.
Orbán’s decision reflects a strategic assessment of the evolving geopolitical landscape. He anticipates a potential shift in the global economy should the war end and the United States succeed in reintegrating Russia into the international financial system, leading to the lifting of sanctions. This proactive engagement aims to prepare hungary for a ”different economic landscape” and secure its interests in a post-conflict scenario.
The nationalist leader revealed he is currently in dialogue with officials in both Washington and Moscow, though he refrained from disclosing specific details of those discussions. “We have to think ahead,” Orbán stated, “because if God helps us and the war ends without us being dragged into it, and if the American president succeeds in reintegrating Russia into the global economy and the sanctions are dismantled, we will find ourselves in a different economic landscape.”
This outreach occurs as the U.S.continues to impose sanctions on Russian entities, including oil firms, demonstrating the ongoing complexities of international relations surrounding the Ukraine war. Orbán’s willingness to engage with Russia, even as Western nations maintain pressure, underscores Hungary’s self-reliant foreign policy and its focus on mitigating potential economic disruptions.
