The war in Ukraine and all matters related to economic, defence-industry, and energy cooperation between Hungary and the United States will be discussed at the upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and US President Donald Trump in Washington, said the prime minister’s political director Balázs Orbán, in a radio interview.
He emphasized that the United States is acting as a neutral external actor in the conflict, working on diplomatic efforts to bring the war to an end. According to him, these efforts include applying pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow, and a potential peace summit planned in Budapest could also become part of this process.
Balázs Orbán stressed that the use of Russian energy in Hungary is based on practical realities, not ideology. The country has no seaport, and the capacity of pipelines arriving from maritime routes remains insufficient. He called the timing ideal for a direct discussion in Washington, as both sides understand Hungary’s energy position.
He expressed optimism that the talks could conclude successfully, opening new opportunities in economic, defence-industrial, technology, and energy cooperation.
He also recalled that the Biden administration, responding to Hungary’s refusal to support its war policies, created political obstacles in bilateral relations. With Trump returning to office, he said, efforts have begun to remove those barriers, including the suspension of the double taxation agreement, which Budapest hopes can be restored.
Hungary, he added, would welcome a stronger American investor presence, as the country seeks strategic cooperation with major global powers. Investors who bring technology and create jobs contribute to productivity and rising wages.
Regarding a potential US–Russia peace framework, Balázs Orbán said a complex agreement is being worked on, which covers not only the end of the war but global issues such as energy security, access to critical raw materials and future business cooperation. Hungary is ready to assist if needed and would be open to hosting high-level talks in Budapest.
He noted that Trump recently met with China’s President Xi Jinping, deciding to move toward cooperation rather than trade confrontation. Hungary maintains constructive relations with all major powers and encourages Europe to do the same.
If the European Union isolates itself, lectures others and enters trade conflicts with major global actors, he warned, economic growth, middle-class strength, wage increases and job security will all be at risk. Europe would then face deep structural problems.
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