Viktor Orbán can bring Trump and Zelenskyi together this week in Budapest

European Union diplomats are preparing for this week’s summit in Budapest, with fears that Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, could celebrate the victory of US presidential candidate Donald Trump and Irakli Kobakidze, the new prime minister of Georgia. , according to some expectations. The day before the summit, Thursday, the meeting of the European Political Community will be held, where

the heads of state and government of more than 40 Western countries will be present, and the topics on the agenda of the diplomatic meeting include the American election, the state of democracy and the question of migration.

According to EU officials speaking to Politico, the timing can be particularly sensitive, as the presidential election is being held in the United States just before the meeting in Budapest, and the result cannot final is still available, however. Many believe this could raise tensions, as premature congratulations on Trump’s victory could put EU leaders in a difficult position.

According to some sources Viktor Orbán can start a video call with Trump, which would create a very delicate situation for European partnersespecially if there is no final result of the American election, which seems very likely.

Another sensitive point of the meeting could arise due to the political situation in Georgia. After the country’s parliamentary elections at the end of October, street protests began over alleged irregularities, and opposition representatives are considering refusing to accept their orders. Irakli Kobakidze’s participation in Budapest could cause dismay among several EU diplomats, especially since most EU member states and EU institutions have criticized the election due to various non- regularities, which require investigation.

In addition, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi may be among the participants of the event, although this has not yet been officially confirmed, he indicated the Contents the letter of invitation on the website of the European Council.

If Zelensky does indeed visit Budapest, it will be the first time he has traveled to Hungary since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Zelensky’s participation in the event is likely to be confirmed only in the days leading up to the meeting for security reasons.

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