Hungary Hosts Putin Summit Amid ICC Tensions

Hungary ensures Putin can enter Budapest despite ICC arrest warrant.
Orban maintains ties with Moscow and withdrew from ICC in April.
European officials expect Orban to stress mediator role before elections.
US President may meet Putin in Budapest within two weeks.
Ukraine reports tensions over Hungarian drones.
Hungary's choice for summit raises eyebrows for Ukraine supporters; EU and NATO face awkwardness due to Tomahawk threat.
Analysts warn agreement may legitimize Putin's narrative, recalling 1994 Budapest Memorandum.

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