Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban Met with US President-elect Donald Trump and Businessman Elon Musk in Florida.
On December 9, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with US President-elect Donald Trump and businessman Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. This was confirmed by a post on social media platform X, where the prime minister shared photos of his meeting with Trump and Musk.
Orban’s Visit to the US Comes Amid Tensions Over Ukraine War
The meeting between Orban and Trump comes as tensions remain high over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump has promised to end the war in 24 hours if he becomes president, and has hinted at reducing US aid to Ukraine to force its leadership to negotiate with Russia.
Orban’s Past Meetings with Trump Suggest He Will Play a Role in Ending the War
This is not the first time that Orban and Trump have met. In fact, they have had several meetings earlier this year, during which Orban claimed that Trump would cut support to Ukraine and force its leadership to peace talks.
Orban’s Views on Russia-Ukraine Conflict Are Different from Those of the EU
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has maintained warm ties with Moscow throughout the full-scale war, refused to send military aid to Ukraine, and vocally criticized EU sanctions against Russia. This suggests that he may play a role in Trump’s strategy for ending the conflict.
Drone Component Sales Limited by Chinese Manufacturers
Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers have begun limiting their sales of vital drone components to their US and European customers, according to Bloomberg. This is seen as a prelude to a broader ban on exports by officials.
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