The European Commission cautiously welcomed US President Trump's announcement of talks with Russian President Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán praised Budapest's selection for the meeting, claiming it as a victory for his diplomatic approach. While the Commission expressed a positive outlook, skepticism remained among EU political groups regarding Orbán's close ties with Putin and the implications for EU unity. Analysts warned that the meeting could challenge EU cohesion and support for Ukraine, with Orbán's actions seen as undermining EU interests. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)