**Russia Could Rejoin Global Economy and Europe‘s Energy System After Peace Deal**
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on February 14 that Russia could be reintegrated into the world economy and Europe’s energy system once a peace deal is reached in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Orban made these comments after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders reportedly talked for 90 minutes, and Putin invited Trump to Moscow.
According to Orban, if the US president can create a peace deal, Russia will be welcomed back into the world economy, European security system, and even Europe’s energy system. This could give Hungary’s economy a big boost, he said.
Orban has been a strong supporter of Russia and has opposed sanctions on Moscow. He has also criticized military aid for Ukraine, saying it prolongs the war.
The comments from Orban come as Trump announced plans to hold his first in-person meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia. The two leaders will also discuss negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Orban has previously called on the EU to lift sanctions on Russia, saying they harm European economies more than Moscow.
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