US President Donald Trump announced during a meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban that the United States is considering a potential sanctions carveout for Hungary regarding Russian energy resources, citing the country’s landlocked geographical position. During the meeting on November 7, 2025, Trump stated that Hungary’s lack of a coastline and ports, which makes oil and gas supply from other areas difficult, is the main reason for considering the exception. The US leader also added that the possibility of holding a US-Russia summit in Budapest is currently being discussed. This diplomatic development suggests a possible flexibility from the US regarding Hungary’s efforts to maintain energy ties with Russia, potentially reinforcing Budapest’s increasing role as an intermediary in international diplomacy.
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