Hungary's Orbán predicts Trump's administration will end US support for Ukraine

08/11/2024 09:58 France 24

Ukraine has already lost the war it is fighting against Russia's invasion, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday, adding that he believes Donald Trump will end U.S. support for Kyiv. Analysis by Philip Turle, FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor.

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