Hungary's PM Viktor Orban meets with Russia's President Putin, 5th July 2024

Orban defies EU officials with Putin meeting 5 Jul, 2024 10:03

The Hungarian prime minister is in Russia, days after he visited Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has begun a surprise visit to Russia, his office has confirmed. His trip comes days after he traveled to Kiev to urge Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to consider an immediate ceasefire with Moscow and begin peace talks.

While Hungary holds the rotating EU presidency, PM Orban’s visit to Russia for talks has sparked sharp criticism from senior bloc officials, despite the prime minister insisting earlier in the day that he is not representing the union.