Trump Asked Orbán to Lift Blockade on Ukraine’s EU Accession
On August 18, following official negotiations at the White House, U.S.
President Donald Trump made a phone call to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
The primary focus of this unusual conversation was the issue of Hungary’s obstruction of Ukraine’s accession process to the European Union.
According to sources close to diplomatic circles, the discussion took place in a broader context involving European leaders gathered at the White House to talk about ways to end Russia’s war against Ukraine and explore other common solutions.
During the call, the American leader urged Orbán to leverage his influence and persuade him to change his stance on blocking Ukraine’s EU bid.
The story of this phone call began after an additional, unplanned meeting of EU leaders at the Oval Office, considered an important step in diplomatic negotiations.
Additionally, during the conversation, Orbán reportedly expressed interest in potential talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Official Budapest did not comment on the call, but earlier on Tuesday, Orbán opposed any commitments regarding security guarantees for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of the country’s independence within European integration efforts.
Video coverage and further details are available on ‘European Pravda’s’ pages, along with a comprehensive review of diplomatic efforts surrounding Ukraine’s accession to European structures.