EU seeks participation in Putin-Trump summit: Stubb to travel to Budapest
Brussels is seeking connection to the planned summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Budapest. According to Bloomberg, Finland's President Alexander St...
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The European Union is trying to have representation at the upcoming summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump in Budapest. Finland's President Alexander Stubb is expected to represent the EU, according to Bloomberg reports.
EU leaders are concerned about potentially losing influence and allowing Russia to gain excessive control over Washington. They hope that Stubb, who is considered a moderate figure, can indirectly provide a European perspective during the discussions.
The summit originated from a two-and-a-half-hour phone conversation between Putin and Trump on October 16th, where they agreed to meet within two weeks. The choice of Budapest as the location is strategically significant, particularly given Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's close relationship with Putin. European diplomats have mixed reactions to the planned meeting.
Some describe it as a 'political nightmare' and are concerned about potential tensions within the EU regarding Russia policy. However, the European Commission is attempting to take a pragmatic approach, suggesting that if the meeting could contribute to peace in Ukraine, it should be welcomed.