Hungarian PM Orban meets Trump, Musk to discuss Ukraine conflict
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets Donald Trump at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home in Florida, U.S., July 11, 2024 (Photo by @PM_ViktorOrban via Twitter)
December 10, 2024 12:08 PM GMT+03:00
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk at Mar-a-Lago highlighted his ongoing support for Trump and his efforts to shape Europe’s stance on the Ukraine conflict.
Details of Orban, Trump meeting
- Meeting at Mar-a-Lago: Orban met with Trump and Musk on Monday, sharing the event on social media but offering few details.
- Previous engagement: The two leaders also met in July to discuss the possibility of a cease-fire in Ukraine, with Orban advocating for peace.
- Orban’s position: Orban, a staunch Trump supporter, has become increasingly isolated within the European Union because of his ties to Russia and his opposition to military aid for Ukraine.
- Strategic alliances: Orban views Trump as a "man of peace" capable of ending the Ukraine war quickly and believes his relationship with the president-elect will strengthen his position in Europe and help his far-right allies.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R) speaks on stage as he joins former U.S. President-elect Trump during campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, U.S. Oct. 5, 2024. (AFP Photo)Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban waves to participants after delivering a speech during an event to commemorate the 68th anniversary of the Hungarian uprising against the Soviet occupation, in the Millenaris culture center of Budapest, on October 23, 2024. - The uprising began in Budapest after a student demonstration on October 23, 1956 and had been crushed on November 4 by Soviet Red Army tanks. More than 2,000 civilians were killed during the fighting, while around 200,000 people fled the country. (Photo by Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP)
What’s next
- Political ramifications: Orban’s close ties to Trump and Musk could enhance his far-right alliances but may also lead to further alienation from EU partners.
- No response from Trump’s team: The Trump transition team has yet to comment on the meeting.
December 10, 2024 12:08 PM GMT+03:00
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