Orban's Energy Sanction Talks with Trump

Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, has announced plans to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump that Hungary's energy reliance on pipeline networks necessitates an exemption from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil.

Orban highlighted the significance of energy issues during a state radio broadcast, stating the necessity to address this with Trump during their upcoming meeting scheduled for November 7. The discussions aim to secure not only a sanctions exemption but also to fortify broader economic ties with the United States.

Previously, Orban expressed intentions to deliberate on U.S. sanctions affecting Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, along with striving for a comprehensive economic agreement with the U.S.