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Kremlin Slams ‘Gossip and Speculation’ Surrounding Putin-Trump Summit

Peskov reiterated his own remarks from earlier this week, saying there is no precise timeframe for when Putin and Trump could meet.

Lavrov and Rubio Expected to Meet Oct. 30 – FT

The FT, citing an anonymous German official, said that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was expected to outline plans ahead of the summit.

Ukraine or Europe’s Role in Trump-Putin Summit Unclear, Kremlin Says

Peskov said preparations for the summit were at an early stage and that “there’s no detailed information yet” on the format or its participants.

Zelensky Ready to Join Putin, Trump in Budapest If Invited

Zelensky told reporters that he was ready to conduct three-way negotiations or shuttle diplomacy in Budapest.

Putin Plans to Meet Trump in Budapest. How Will He Get There?

Putin is sanctioned by the West and wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges. That could complicate his travel to Hungary.

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin in Budapest After 'Great' Call

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest for what would be their second summit since his return...

Russian Oil Supplies to Hungary and Slovakia Resume After Ukrainian Strikes

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said crude deliveries to Hungary would restart “in test mode with smaller quantities.”

Hungary and Slovakia Demand Ukraine Stop Attacks on Russia’s Druzhba Pipeline

A drone and missile attack in the Bryansk region halted deliveries early Friday, marking the third such disruption in less than two weeks.

Russian Oil Flows to Hungary and Slovakia Resume After Ukrainian Pipeline Strike

Shipments via the Druzhba pipeline had been halted after a Ukrainian drone strike on a pumping station in Russia’s Tambov region.

Hungary and Slovakia Say Russian Oil Deliveries Halted After Ukrainian Pipeline Strike

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said technicians were working to restore a transformation station critical to the Druzhba pipeline’s operations...

EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia Following Delay From Hungary

The sanctions against Russia, set to expire on March 15, required unanimous approval from the EU’s 27 member states to be renewed.

Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT

The EU must renew two sets of sanctions on Russia every six months through a unanimous vote.

Hungary Says Russian Oil Supplies Halted After Ukraine Targets Druzhba Pipeline

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said he was informed by his Russian counterparts that supplies would be resumed later on Tuesday.

Hungary Seeking to Lift EU Sanctions From Russian Billionaires – Systema

Besides businessmen like Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Hungary also reportedly wants sanctions lifted from Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev...

Orban Proposes Ukraine Prisoner Exchange, Christmas Ceasefire – Kremlin

The news comes as Orban claimed Wednesday that Kyiv had rejected the proposal.

Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discuss Ukraine in Call, Kremlin Says

The call comes on the heels of Viktor Orban meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate earlier this week.

Hungary Welcomes Russia Crude Supply Deal After Ukraine Halts Lukoil Transit

Hungarian energy company MOL said it reached a deal ensuring the continued supply of Russian oil via a pipeline running through Ukraine.

Hungary Dismisses EU ‘Hysteria’ Over Visa Rules for Russians

Previously only available to Ukrainian and Serbian citizens, Hungary's national card system was extended to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus...

Hungary’s Visa Rules Raise Fears of Russian Espionage in EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month to extend its fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and...

Ukrainian Sanctions Halt Lukoil Deliveries to Slovakia, Hungary – Reports

Sanctions signed by Zelensky have effectively banned Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil from using Ukraine as a transit hub.

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