Putin to hold talks with leaders of Hungary and India

Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbn and will visit India next week. The trips seem aimed at demonstrating that Western attempts to isolate him have not succeeded, as he continues to press for extensive terms in a potential peace agreement for Ukraine.

During discussions with Orbn, energy-related topics are expected to be central. Meanwhile, Russia and India are reportedly set to announce multiple bilateral agreements, including in the defense sector.

This diplomatic initiative comes as Putin appears confident that his military advances on the battlefield strengthen his position in demanding that Ukraine relinquish control of territories claimed by Russia, a stance Kyiv maintains would effectively reward Moscow for its full-scale invasion.

Author: Sophia Brooks