BUDAPEST, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Thursday that Hungary is ready to host talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Orban made the statement in a post on X following Trump's announcement of a planned meeting in Budapest aimed at seeking an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
He described the planned meeting as "great news for the peace-loving people of the world," adding that Hungary is ready to facilitate the talks.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said his phone conversation with Putin was "very productive," noting that "high-level advisors" from both sides would meet next week.
He added that he will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday. ■
