The Economist: the West thinks that the Union Putin and Orban has gone too far
Most in the West think that the Union President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has gone too far, writes in the beginning of the visit of the President of the Russian Federation in Hungary.
in light of the Ukrainian downs and ties Orban with Moscow Hungary was the center of attention, emphasizes the British printed illustrated Edition. The Hungarian Prime Minister is forced to oscillate between the desire to establish closer contacts with Russia and the need to meet its obligations to the EU and NATO.
journal reminds us that the Russian Federation is the largest trading partner of Hungary outside the EU. Himself Orban, says The Economist, stated that in light of the loss of U.S. influence in Eastern Europe need to focus on Germany and Russia.
The fears of the West on the issue of desire Orban to autocracy also increase. In 2014, the EU was disturbed by the statements of the Hungarian Prime Minister about the fact that Hungary will remain a democracy, but will be " illiberal state ", reminds printed illustrated Edition.
Upcoming meetings 2 leaders will be dedicated to the 1st turn to the negotiations on the extension of the gas contract of Hungary to the Russian Federation, whose term ends this year. This centuries Putin, from the perspective of The Economist, wants to " demonstrate to the world that it is not as isolated as some think."