The open part of the meeting between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine has concluded. The leaders moved to closed-door negotiations, where they will discuss military support, peaceful settlement, and bilateral relations.
US President Donald Trump said that the issue of providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles is on the agenda and will be discussed with Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump expressed hope for an end to the war without the use of these missiles, noting that the US also needs them for its own purposes.
US First Lady Melania Trump is concerned about the impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on children and continues to work on reuniting them with their parents.
Donald Trump stated that India is completely stopping its purchases of Russian oil. Hungary, due to its single pipeline and landlocked location, cannot quickly change the situation.
European leaders are trying to find a place at the negotiating table after Putin's contact with Trump threatens to nullify their efforts to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Trump said he would hold a second summit with Putin in Budapest after lengthy telephone conversations.
Donald Trump stated that strikes by Ukrainian forces deep inside Russian territory would mean an escalation of the conflict. He also called the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine a "fair question."
US President Donald Trump dodged a direct answer to a question about the possibility of Ukraine regaining all lost territories. He noted that "you never know what will happen" and that "today there is war, tomorrow there is peace."
US President Donald Trump will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Hungary. At the same time, he will maintain contact with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The American president answered journalists' questions about whether it is possible that Putin would not want to meet with Zelenskyy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, where he was met by Donald Trump. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of discussions regarding the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and Trump's previous negotiations with Putin.
The EU has proposed using part of a €140 billion loan, backed by frozen Russian assets, to purchase American weapons for Ukraine. This is on condition that Washington continues to support Kyiv in its defense against Moscow.
During a meeting in Alaska, Russian dictator Putin did not want peace in Ukraine; instead, he began talking about a "single nation" with Ukrainians, which led Donald Trump to almost walk out of the meeting and raise his voice several times.
The German Foreign Ministry stated that Hungary must execute the ICC arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. This decision will only come into force in April 2026, despite Hungary's announcement of withdrawal from the court's jurisdiction.
Russian President Putin informed Hungarian Prime Minister Orban about his conversation with US President Trump. Orban expressed readiness to provide conditions for a Russian-American summit in Budapest.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated his support for Ukraine's independence and territorial integrity. He also advocated for a meeting between Putin and Trump in Hungary, offering assistance in organizing it.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that his country fully supports a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Slovakia is ready to assist Hungary in organizing this summit, as the main interest is to end the war in Ukraine.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced the start of preparations for a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest. He held talks with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Amid Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump, Ukraine hopes to expand the list of weapons it can purchase, including Tomahawk missiles. Yegor Chernev, deputy head of the National Security Committee, noted that there are no restrictions on the quantity of what Ukraine can buy from the United States.
Oil prices are down 3% for the week. This comes amid uncertainty over global supplies after Trump and Putin agreed to meet on the war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian delegation were surprised by US President Donald Trump's conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about a meeting in Hungary. Zelenskyy learned about it after arriving at Andrews Air Force Base in the US.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin initiated a conversation with Donald Trump, stating that "Tomahawks" will not change the situation on the battlefield, but can spoil relations between the US and Russia. Trump proposed Budapest as a meeting place to discuss peace in Ukraine.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said the US president believes a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy is still possible. Trump seeks to promote peace in Ukraine, and Putin intends to meet with him.
Viktor Orban announced Hungary's readiness to organize a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Trump announced the meeting to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, reacted to the upcoming meeting of the US and Russian leaders. He emphasized that it is important not to let Putin buy time again, as he wants to continue striking Ukraine.
Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This will follow a phone call that Trump described as "very productive."
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced the restoration of 13th pension payments for over 2 million pensioners, which will cost $1. 6-1.8 billion. Economists warn that this move could increase the budget deficit to 5% of GDP.
The European Parliament's Energy Committee supported the proposal for a partial ban on Russian hydrocarbons from 2026 and a full ban from 2027. Penalties for non-compliance are envisaged.
Hungarian conservative politician, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, criticized the EU's energy policy at a conference in Moscow, noting that "contracts" with Russia "have always been honored. "
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace in the 2026 World Cup qualifier, reaching 41 goals and becoming the top scorer in World Cup qualifiers. However, the forward's goals did not help Portugal defeat Hungary.
The employment rate of university graduates in Europe varies significantly. Bulgaria, Estonia, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Germany, Hungary, and Poland have the highest employment rates among young graduates.
