Meeting in Budapest: Risk for Ukraine and Strategic Advantage

A meeting in Budapest could shake Western support for Ukraine and give the Kremlin a strategic advantage, analysts warn against a worrying background.

The upcoming second meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, planned to be held in a European capital, carries potential serious negative consequences for Ukraine, according to information provided by Bloomberg. Analysts warn of the risk of weakening Western support for Kyiv at a critical moment.

After their first, unsuccessful, meeting, the two leaders intend to hold a new conversation. This time the location of the meeting has been chosen to be in Budapest. The official justification is related to achieving "peace in Ukraine", but observers note that the Kremlin's goals may be different. It is believed that one of Moscow's main strategies is to buy time, especially in the context of the postponement of military supplies and the imposition of new sanctions against Russia by the United States.

Hungary will host the meeting, a country known for its openly pro-Russian positions. The country's Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, has already defined the summit as a "peace mission". However, political analysts warn of the risks lurking behind these actions.

Experts express concerns that such "peace initiatives" could legitimize the actions of the aggressor and weaken international pressure on Moscow. This would be especially painful for Ukraine, which needs constant support in the fight to preserve its territorial integrity and sovereignty. At a time when the hope for peace is at its peak, decisions made behind closed doors can have a dramatic effect on the future of the region.