Potential Meeting Between Rubio and Lavrov in Budapest Sparks International Concerns
The anticipated visit of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmitro Kuleba to Budapest in early November has become a hot topic among political analysts and diplomatic circles.
According to diplomatic sources, there is an possibility that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine may meet in Hungary’s capital on October 30.
Simultaneously, reports have intensified about the potential participation of U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in this meeting, along with their contacts with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Trump’s statements suggesting that his upcoming summit with Putin might involve Hungary’s premier have raised concerns across European capitals.
They fear that such agreements could escalate regional tensions and jeopardize diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict.
The upcoming Budapest meeting, seen as outside standard diplomatic protocols, is especially troubling given Hungary’s close ties with Russia and its support for Kremlin policies despite its memberships in the EU and NATO.
This stance has drawn criticism from Kyiv and European allies.
Additionally, Hungary’s intentions to exit the International Criminal Court heighten worries, since the country is still formally obliged to adhere to its rulings until next summer.
Experts warn that any diplomatic moves weakening sanctions or undermining support for Ukraine could have severe implications for regional security and stability.