Putin, Orban Meet in Moscow, Discuss Energy, US-Russia Summit
The two leaders talked oil and gas, with Putin expressing willingness for Budapest to host a U.S.-Russia summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) during a meeting in Moscow, Russia, on Nov. 28, 2025. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via Reuters
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Nov. 28 to discuss crude and gas supplies, with Putin also expressing support for Budapest hosting a potential U.S.-Russia summit with President Donald Trump.
This was the Hungarian leader’s 14th meeting with Putin.
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