The White House is not directly aware of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s expected meeting with former President Donald Trump this evening in Florida following the conclusion of the NATO summit in DC.
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan stated that he had not received direct information about the meeting but had heard about it indirectly, similar to many others.
Orban's anticipated meeting with Trump comes after his recent visits to China and Russia as part of a 'Peace Mission' related to the conflict in Ukraine. This initiative, not supported by Kyiv and criticized by some European leaders, has raised concerns.
When questioned about the potential coordination between Orban and the former president, Sullivan refrained from speculating and criticized what he referred to as a 'fake' peace effort. He emphasized that the Ukrainians have expressed reservations about any negotiation for peace with Russia that excludes their involvement.
Sullivan reiterated the Biden administration's stance that any discussions regarding Ukraine must include Ukraine itself. He emphasized that any actions taken without Ukraine's consent or support are not aligned with the United States' foreign policy.
While Sullivan declined to speculate on Orban's intentions or the actions of others, he made it clear that any endeavors that exclude Ukraine from the peace process are not in line with the U.S. government's position.
