Orbán Seeks Special Treatment from Trump to Shield Hungary’s Russian Oil Dependence

In a move that highlights the ongoing struggle between national interests and global security imperatives, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is preparing to press President Trump next week for exemptions from newly announced US sanctions targeting Russian oil imports. This request comes at a time when America is doubling down on efforts to economically isolate Moscow following its aggressive invasion of Ukraine.Is Hungary Undermining America’s Sanctions Strategy?The Trump administration recently imposed sanctions on major Russian state-affiliated oil firms, including Rosneft and Lukoil, aiming to choke off financial channels fueling Vladimir Putin’s war machine. While most European Union nations have sharply...