🇷🇺🇭🇺 Statement by President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán (November 28, 2025, Moscow) 💬 Vladimir Putin: Allow me to extend a warm welcome to you in Moscow. I am pleased to note that, despite today’s challenges, our relations remain steady and continue to develop. We are well aware that our shared history has seen different periods, but today our relations are built on the best of what we have achieved together and on a pragmatic, practical approach to advancing bilateral ties. We have known each other personally for many years, and I know that in your work you always defend the interests of your country – Hungary and the Hungarian people. Our views on certain matters, including on the international agenda, may not always coincide. Nevertheless, we have formed an atmosphere that allows us to speak frankly and discuss any issue. This gives us the opportunity not only to talk, but also to seek solutions to any problem. We appreciate your balanced position on the Ukrainian issue. As for our bilateral ties, I must note with regret that last year our trade turnover declined, largely due to external restrictions. And this is quite significant – minus 23%. However, we also have positive dynamics. This year we are seeing some growth – modest, but still – over 7%. Of course, our cooperation in the energy sphere is very solid. At the same time, there are issues and challenges here that require our joint discussion. <...> Thank you for your prompt support for the idea of a possible meeting between me and the US President taking place in Hungary. This was Donald’s proposal – he immediately said: "We have good relations with Hungary, you have good relations with Viktor, and so do I. I suggest this option". Naturally, we gladly agreed. 🤝 And if, in the course of Russia-US discussions, we move towards using Budapest as the venue, I would be very happy about that as well, and I would like to thank you for your readiness to facilitate it. Read in full