Prime Minister Viktor Orbán spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Wednesday.
The two leaders discussed topical issues concerning the development of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, with a focus on further support for mutually beneficial energy projects.
The two leaders also discussed the situation in Ukraine, and the prime minister told Putin that he had an interest in seeking a political and diplomatic solution to the crisis, given his relations with Western leaders. Putin assessed the current situation regarding Ukraine.
PM Orbán and Putin also discussed ongoing tensions in the Middle East in connection with the recent developments in Syria.