【Latest News: Putin warmly welcomes Orbán to Moscow】
Moscow time November 28, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the beginning of his meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán:
Mr. Prime Minister, dear colleagues! Please allow me to warmly welcome you to Moscow. I am very pleased to see you. We have been in touch, made phone calls, and colleagues have always maintained contact. I am pleased to see that despite today's many difficulties, our relationship has been maintained and continues to develop. We know that we have experienced different periods in history, but now these stages are based on the best development of our relationship, as well as a pragmatic and practical approach to bilateral relations. We have known each other for a long time privately, and I know your work is mainly to safeguard the interests of the country, Hungary, and the Hungarian people.
Putin added:
Our views on certain matters, including on the international agenda, may sometimes differ. However, regardless of that, we have established an atmosphere that allows us to communicate openly and discuss any issue. This not only gives us the opportunity to exchange views, but also to find solutions to any issue. We know your balanced position on the Ukraine issue.
Putin continued:
In terms of bilateral relations, I regret to point out that trade declined slightly over the past year, mainly due to external restrictions, but it is still good — a decrease of 23%. However, regardless of that, we have a good prospect. This year we have seen some growth — although it is small and moderate, it still exceeded 7%. Of course, we have good cooperation in the energy sector. There are some issues that need to be discussed. We are very pleased to see you. Welcome.
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