08 Nov 2025, 04:22
Trump is considering lifting Hungary's sanctions on Russian energy
- Hungary received a one-year exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy.
- Trump emphasized Hungary's difficulties in seeking alternative energy sources.
- The meeting between Trump and Orbán also touched on economic cooperation issues.
Washington — President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is considering the possibility of granting Hungary an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy. This took place during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House. Trump noted that Hungary faces challenges in obtaining oil and gas from alternative sources due to its geographical location.
Orbán stressed that this issue is critically important for his country, which has no access to the sea. He also plans to discuss with Trump the consequences of sanctions for the Hungarian people and economy. Hungary receives Russian energy through the Druzhba and TurkStream pipelines.
The White House reported that Hungary has been granted a one-year exemption from sanctions on imports of Russian oil and gas. Meanwhile, Hungary has committed to purchasing American liquefied natural gas for about 600 million dollars.
During the meeting, they also discussed cooperation in energy and trade, as well as the war in Ukraine. Trump called on European leaders to support Hungary and its leader, who has a hardline position on immigration. Orbán, in turn, expressed hope for a rapprochement with the U.S. in conditions when Hungary faces criticism from the EU for its dependence on Russian energy.
Tags: USA/Europe/Politics/Energy