"There's always a chance": Trump still sees Budapest meeting with Putin as possible
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7 November, 20:37
Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images
US President Donald Trump has commented on the possibility of meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest, saying that "there's always a chance".
Source: European Pravda
Details: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived at the White House on 7 November for talks with Trump.
Trump greeted Orbán on the steps of the White House. Asked about the potential meeting with Putin in Budapest, the US president replied, "There's always a chance. A very good chance."
He ignored other questions, but pointed to Orbán and called him a "great leader".
Background:
- During the talks, Orbán is expected to try to secure an exemption for Hungary from US sanctions against the Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil and will present a "major energy proposal" to the United States.
- Orbán reportedly also intends to try to persuade Trump to meet with Putin.
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