Hungary wins U.S. sanctions exemption on Russian Oil after Trump meeting | Orban

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced in Washington that his country secured a full U.S. sanctions exemption for two Russian energy pipelines — TurkStream and Druzhba — following a meeting with President Donald Trump on November 7. The White House concession allows Hungary to continue importing Russian oil and gas despite broader sanctions on Moscow’s energy sector. In exchange, Budapest agreed to buy $600 million worth of U.S. liquefied natural gas. Orbán framed the deal as vital for Hungary’s survival, citing the country’s landlocked geography and dependence on Russian energy. Watch for details

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