Ukraine war: EU’s most Russia-friendly leader meets Putin in Moscow

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has faced criticism for his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The visit, which Orban referred to as a “peace mission”, came just days after a meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv.

Orban’s decision to meet with Putin has been heavily criticized by both EU leaders and the Ukrainian government. As Hungary currently holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, EU officials have made it clear that Orban is not representing the bloc in his interactions with the Kremlin.

Despite the EU’s stance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Orban has maintained close ties with Moscow. He is the only EU head of government who has continued to engage with Putin following the conflict in Ukraine.

The meeting between Orban and Putin has sparked concern and debate about the future of relations between the EU and Russia. Many are questioning Hungary’s role in the EU as it navigates its relationship with both the bloc and Russia.

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