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Video. EU Commission cautiously welcomes Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest

Updated: 17/10/2025 - 15:38 GMT+2

A spokesperson for Ursula von der Leyen said any meeting toward a just peace is welcome but mainstream EU political parties and experts alike are divided on the benefits of the talks.

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