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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks at the Kremlin on Nov 28, a rare step from a European leader as Russia's almost four-year war rages in Ukraine. The trip to Moscow is the second since last year for Orban, who is widely considered Putin's closest partner among all European Union leaders. Orban said the focus of his talks with Putin would be Hungary's continued access to "cheap Russian oil and gas," resources that have come under sanctions by the US government. Putin told Orban that he would still be happy to choose Budapest as a venue to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin and Trump agreed in October to meet in the Hungarian capital, but Trump then cancelled the meeting, saying he did not want it to be a waste of time.

In the heart of southern Ukraine, civilians endure a relentless wave of anxiety fueled by Russian drone strikes. These lethal FPV drones pinpoint individuals, homes, and vehicles, spreading panic and resulting in numerous casualties. Life under this looming threat is fraught with dread, as residents cling to the hope that peace will soon return.