Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban ensured conditions for the Putin-Trump summit to take place in Budapest, ignoring the arrest warrant issued by the ICC.

The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban declared that Hungary will provide the necessary conditions for the summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and American President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place in Budapest, despite the arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Putin. The Hungarian Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, emphasized that Hungary, as a sovereign country, does not need external consultations and will receive the Russian leader with respect.

Orban mentioned that the summit will address peace themes, having the potential to contribute to the economic development of Hungary and Europe. The Kremlin confirmed interest in the meeting, highlighting that the logistical details of Putin's travel remain unclear, considering the need to fly over the airspace of some NATO countries. The ICC issued the arrest warrant following allegations related to the deportation of Ukrainian children, but Hungary is in the process of withdrawing from this court.