Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has rejected claims that the planned summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Hungary has been canceled, labeling such reports as fabricated by pro-military forces. Szijjarto stated on M1 TV that these rumors are part of an effort to undermine the meeting, emphasizing that the pro-military camp actively spreads misinformation to prevent dialogue.
The minister confirmed Hungary remains committed to hosting the summit and urged caution against false narratives. He highlighted that disinformation campaigns, including references to unnamed officials and fabricated stories, aim to disrupt diplomatic efforts.
Russian officials echoed similar sentiments, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticizing Western media for spreading “infobalagan” — a chaotic mix of fake reports — while Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, reiterated that preparations for the summit continue despite distorted media coverage.
