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Why Was Hungary Chosen for Putin–Trump Talks?
Why Was Hungary Chosen for Putin–Trump Talks?
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The choice of the Hungarian capital Budapest for the next meeting between the Russian and US presidents was a rational decision, Brazilian international... 17.10.2025, Sputnik Africa
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The choice of the Hungarian capital Budapest for the next meeting between the Russian and US presidents was a rational decision, Brazilian international relations expert Raphael Machado told Sputnik.“Selecting Hungary, where Viktor Orbán is personally close to both Trump and Putin, suggests that the sides do not want external factors to interfere with the meeting,” he said.The last meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was in Alaska, a location symbolizing neutrality and distance from European political influence.But the choice of Budapest highlights a shift of the political center eastward, with Hungary potentially gaining new importance on the European stage if talks yield real progress.
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The choice of the Hungarian capital Budapest for the next meeting between the Russian and US presidents was a rational decision, Brazilian international relations expert Raphael Machado told Sputnik.
“Hungary, for quite some time—and in recent years joined by Slovakia under Robert Fico—has played an anti-hegemonic role within the European Union: a role of dissent and resistance, even within NATO,” Machado said.
“Selecting Hungary, where Viktor Orbán is personally close to both Trump and Putin, suggests that the sides do not want external factors to interfere with the meeting,” he said.
The last meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump was in Alaska, a location symbolizing neutrality and distance from European political influence.
But the choice of Budapest highlights a shift of the political center eastward, with Hungary potentially gaining new importance on the European stage if talks yield real progress.
