He confirmed that preparations are underway for a potential American-Russian summit in Budapest.
In a short post on X, the Hungarian Prime Minister emphasized the neutral position of his country, writing: “Hungary is the island of PEACE!”.
I just got off the phone with the President @realDonaldTrump. Preparations for the USA-Russia peace summit are underway.
Hungary is the island of PEACE!
— Viktor Orbán (@PM_ViktorOrban) October 16, 2025
Meanwhile, Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington ahead of tomorrow’s meeting with Trump.
Zelenskyy has arrived in the USA for a meeting with Trump. The plane has already landed. pic.twitter.com/adAZEdQ2d6
— Angelica Shalagina(@angelshalagina) October 16, 2025
Speaking after Trump confirmed he would soon meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Zelensky said “the language of strength and justice will inevitably work against Russia.”
Ukraine’s president has suggested that Russia is rushing to return to negotiations because they “hear about the Tomahawks” – alluding to Washington’s decision expected soon on whether to give Kiev access to long-range missiles.
(Vijesti.ba)



