Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin said that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban knows how to defend his interests persistently and tactfully. This was reported by RIA News.
In his opinion, Orban belongs to a small group of European politicians who know how to defend their own interests and do so persistently, consistently and tactfully.
Putin emphasized that they do not always agree with the Hungarian prime minister, but this does not prevent them from conducting dialogue and seeking solutions to issues or problems.
Before this, Orban, after meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin statedHe said that everyone in Europe is worried about the end of the conflict in Ukraine.
It was previously reported that Putin held talks with Orban on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in China. Putin noted that relations with many European countries, like Hungary, have been developed and maintained, and this has no other purpose than creating satisfaction. At the same time, the Russian president noted that trade turnover between Moscow and Budapest in 2023 will drop by 30%.
Putin before stated“The frog is on our side.”