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Orbán's 'Peace Mission' Draws Criticism from Western Leaders

Hungarian Prime Minister's meetings with Trump, Putin, and Xi Jinping raise concerns over EU and NATO unity.

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Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
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FILE - President Donald Trump welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to the White House in Washington, on May 13, 2019. Orbán, will travel to Florida on Thursday July 11, 2024 to meet with former President Donald Trump following a NATO summit in Washington, a move likely to aggravate frustrations among his partners in the European Union over similar secretive trips he made to Russia and China in recent days. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Overview

  • Orbán's visit to Trump at Mar-a-Lago follows meetings with Putin and Xi, sparking backlash from EU leaders.
  • European officials stress Orbán does not represent the EU in his 'peace mission' efforts.
  • Critics argue Orbán's actions undermine collective efforts to support Ukraine against Russian aggression.
  • Some EU countries plan to boycott upcoming meetings in Budapest in protest of Orbán's diplomacy.
  • Biden administration reaffirms that any peace talks must include Ukraine's consent and participation.