BUDAPEST – Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Hungary on February 17 with controversial Prime Minister Viktor Orban seen as one of his closest European allies.”We will have bilateral and geopolitical issues on the agenda… including the energy security of central Europe as it is one of the most important issues for the region,” Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told public radio.”Ukraine will be on the agenda too, as Hungary is interested in having a strong and stable neighbour, and for the conflict to be resolved swiftly through negotiations but also for all sides to respect the Minsk (ceasefire) agreement,” …read more
Source: AsiaOne
