Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Orban Meets Putin for Energy and Peace Talks
Hungary's leader, Viktor Orban, met Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, in Moscow.
They talked about making sure Hungary has enough oil and gas for the winter and next year.
They also discussed how to make peace in Ukraine.
Hungary still gets a lot of its energy from Russia, even though other countries in Europe are trying to use less.
The United States has given Hungary special permission to keep using Russian oil and gas.
Hungary and the United States also made a deal about nuclear power, where Hungary will buy fuel and technology from the US.
Orban has been friends with Russia and has questioned why Western countries are helping Ukraine with weapons.
He has also talked about having a big meeting in Hungary with the US and Russian leaders to discuss peace in Ukraine, but that plan was put on hold.
Putin described Hungary's position on the Ukraine war as balanced and mentioned that bilateral trade had fallen by 23% last year due to external restrictions but recovered by 7% in 2025.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss energy supplies and Ukraine peace efforts.
Hungary views Russian oil and gas as vital for its energy security and has secured exemptions from US sanctions to continue imports.
Orban has questioned Western military aid to Ukraine, advocating for a more balanced approach and peace talks.
Putin described Hungary's position on the Ukraine war as balanced and mentioned that bilateral trade had fallen by 23% last year due to external restrictions but recovered by 7% in 2025.
Hungary and the United States signed a pact on nuclear power cooperation, allowing Hungary to buy fuel and technology from the US.
- Who
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Meeting to discuss energy supplies, Ukraine peace efforts, and bilateral trade
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Moscow, Russia
- Why
- To secure Hungary's energy supply, discuss potential peace efforts in Ukraine, and review bilateral trade and strategic partnership
Hungary's Stance
Western Stance
Energy Dependence on Russia
Hungary's Stance
Hungary views Russian oil and gas as vital for its energy security and has secured exemptions from US sanctions to continue imports.
Western Stance
Western countries, including the US, are trying to reduce dependence on Russian energy and have imposed sanctions to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war.
Military Aid to Ukraine
Hungary's Stance
Orban has questioned Western military aid to Ukraine, advocating for a more balanced approach and peace talks.
Western Stance
Western countries, including the US, support providing military aid to Ukraine to help it defend against Russian aggression.
- Participants
- Viktor Orban (Hungary), Vladimir Putin (Russia)
- Meeting Location
- Moscow, Russia
- Meeting Date
- Friday
- Topics
- Energy supplies, Ukraine peace efforts, bilateral trade
- Hungary's Energy Imports from Russia
- 8.5 million tonnes of crude oil, 7 billion cubic meters of natural gas
- US Exemption
- Hungary exempt from sanctions for using Russian oil and gas
- Nuclear Cooperation
- Hungary-US pact for nuclear fuel and technology
- Bilateral Trade
- Recovered by 7% in 2025 after a 23% fall in 2024 due to external restrictions
Sources
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