Trump exempts Hungary from Russian oil sanctions, boosting Orbán
TL;DR
Hungary received a one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil, following negotiations with President Trump, due to its reliance on pipeline imports and unique situation compared to other European countries. The exemption allows Hungary to continue importing Russian oil via the Druzhba and TurkStream pipelines, highlighting ongoing tensions between Hungary and the EU over energy dependence and sanctions policies.
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