Orban Faces Tense White House Meeting as US-Hungary Relations Deteriorate

Viktor Orbáns upcoming White House meeting amid deteriorating US-Hungary relations highlights tensions over Ukraine and the European Unions stance on Hungarys policies.

• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently met with Pope Leo, emphasizing the global network opposing war and hinting at his thoughts on US President Donald Trump ahead of their meeting.
• Orbáns meeting with Trump comes as Hungary faces criticism from the European Union regarding its policies, particularly concerning its relationship with Russia and support for Ukraine.
• The deterioration of US-Hungary relations has implications for Central European countries, including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, as they navigate their own ties with the European Union.