Viktor Orban’s Prediction Came True

The first U.S.-Russia meeting aimed at paving the way for a resolution of the Russia-Ukraine conflict took place today in Riyadh on Tuesday. However, neither Ukraine nor representatives of the European Union were present at the event, signaling a major diplomatic shift. We spoke with geopolitical analyst Zoltan Koskovics, who noted that PM Orban foresaw as early as the fall of 2022 that Donald Trump’s return would be necessary to achieve peace.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in Riyadh (Photo: AFP)

Peace is now closer

The meeting in Riyadh could mark a significant step toward ending the conflict, but according to Mr. Koskovics, setting a date for a Trump-Putin summit will be an even more crucial milestone.

A meeting at the foreign minister level is the second-highest forum in diplomatic relations, and today in Riyadh, Ministers Lavrov and Rubio probably discussed very concrete issues,

– he emphasized.

The analyst believes that the negotiations did not start today but have likely been ongoing since January 20, only kept secret until now.

The next decisive development is the timing of a Trump-Putin summit. Some sources suggest it could happen within weeks, which would be a major reason for optimism,

– Mr. Koskovics concluded.

Cover photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at the Riyadh meeting (Photo: AFP)