The re-election of Donald Trump to the White House is focusing minds in Europe, and with dozens of leaders meeting in Budapest, they have the perfect chance to talk it through. Trump's first term in office saw a dramatic souring of relations.

Orban, who has grown increasingly isolated within the EU for his ties with Russia and opposition to military aid for Ukraine, has praised Trump as a "man of peace" who would quickly end the war. The two spoke by phone late on Wednesday, and Orban posted on social media: "We have big plans for the future".

Mr Viktor Orban has angered the European Union with his close ties to Russia and opposition to Ukraine aid. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is due to host dozens of European leaders in Budapest later this week as relations with fellow partners have become increasingly strained.

So what will the future Trump presidency mean for the continent? And in particular, for Ukraine? Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is in the Hungarian capital for a meeting of the European Political Community.