Trump hands Viktor Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy imports

Nov 8, 2025
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White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.