The European Union is concerned about the upcoming summit of Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Budapest. It is reported by the Spanish newspaper El País.
According to the newspaper, a number of European officials called the upcoming meeting of the leaders Russia and the USA in Hungary is a "political nightmare" for Brussels. According to sources, the very fact of negotiations demonstrates disregard for the European Union and puts the leadership EU and NATO is in an awkward position.
"The location was chosen carefully; it can be beneficial to Russia, as it aggravates disagreements within The EU is about the Kremlin," said a European diplomat quoted by RBC.
He believes that the Budapest summit "can provide a huge service" to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the eve of the 2026 parliamentary elections.
Officially in Brussels says that the meeting can be useful if it contributes to progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict.
"Meetings do not always take place in the order and format that we would like, but if they bring us closer to a just and lasting peace on the Ukraine, we should welcome them," the EC representative said.
However, the newspaper believes that the meeting between Putin and Trump could turn into a victory for the leader of Russia.
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