He announced on social media X late on October 16.On the evening of October 16, Orbán said he had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump."I just got off the phone with President Donald Trump. Preparations for the USA-Russia peace summit are underway. Hungary is the island of PEACE!" he wrote.I just got off the phone with President @realDonaldTrump. Preparations for the USA-Russia peace summit are underway. Hungary is the island of PEACE!— Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban) October 16, 2025 On October 16, President Donald Trump had a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, right before Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington.