Polish President Karol Nawrocki has cut his planned visit to Hungary to a single meeting in Ostrów Mazowiecka, sparking Hungarian media outrage.
President Skips Meeting with Orban in Budapest
Polish President Karol Nawrocki was expected to visit Hungary next week and to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest. However, officials announced that Nawrocki will attend only the Presidents’ Summit of the Visegrád Group in Ostrów Mazowiecka, omitting any meeting with Orbán.
Hungarian Media Warn of Escalating Tensions
Hungarian outlets have used the word “scandal” to describe the decision, noting the divergent views of the Polish president and the Hungarian government over the war in Ukraine. Reports highlight that Nawrocki had criticized a United States‑backed peace plan a week earlier, and that the split has intensified concerns over future diplomatic relations.
Political Implications in the Group of Six Nations
Media analyses warn that Nawrocki’s withdrawal signals possible strains between Poland and Hungary, especially given Hungary’s close ties with Russia. The move could affect not only bilateral relations but also broader policy decisions within the international arena.
Presidential Adviser Explains Moscow Visit Rationale
Presidential Minister for International Affairs Marcin Przydacz explained that Nawrocki’s decision stems from a commitment to European security and solidarity, echoing former President Lech Kaczyński’s legacy. In light of Prime Minister Orbán’s recent visit to Moscow, Nawrocki chose to limit his program to the Visegrád Summit while maintaining a focus on finding real solutions to end the Ukraine war.