Recent reports suggest that the Republican leader is confident he can persuade Putin to cease hostilities in Ukraine and release detained Americans if re-elected. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s visit to Moscow has sparked discussions after talks with Xi Jinping in China and an upcoming trip to Mar-a-Lago, following the Nato summit in Washington.
Despite calls for a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, Orban’s visit appears to be more of a casual meeting. His interactions with President Trump have been close, raising concerns over his relationship with Putin and criticisms from the Biden administration. Nato allies have varied approaches to Moscow, with Orban’s recent travels drawing scrutiny from EU officials.