Rubio meets Orbán in Budapest as US and Hungary are to sign a civilian nuclear pact

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By MATTHEW LEE and JUSTIN SPIKEFebruary 16, 2026 at 09:23 AM

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Marco Rubio is in Budapest to meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and sign a U.S.-Hungary civilian nuclear cooperation agreement. The visit follows Rubio's stops in Slovakia and Germany, as he aims to strengthen energy agreements with Central European countries. Orbán, considered a key ally of Vladimir Putin within the EU, has maintained close ties with the Kremlin despite the war in Ukraine, while also cultivating a relationship with Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. Trump has endorsed Orbán for reelection, praising his strong leadership and policies on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights. The Hungarian leader faces a significant challenge in the upcoming April 12 election.

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Germany 30% Kremlin 40% European Union 40% Fidesz 50% Slovakia 50% Vladimir Putin 50% United States ×270% Budapest ×380% Donald Trump ×580% Marco Rubio ×390% Hungary ×890% Viktor Orbán ×9100%

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viktor orbán 100% marco rubio 90% civilian nuclear cooperation 90% us-hungary relations 80% donald trump 70% hungarian elections 70% conservative nationalism 60% energy agreements 50% lgbtq+ rights 50% russian relations 40%

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