Why is Orban at the White House?
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits the White House to discuss trade, immigration, the war in Ukraine, and possible exemptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian oil. Orban seeks concessions due to Hungary's reliance on specific energy routes. The meeting underscores the close political relationship between Orban and Trump, with broader implications for U.S.-Hungary relations and European energy policy.
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President Donald Trump met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban; key takeaways from the meeting include Orban seeking an exemption from Trump’s sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil companies, which were intended to pressure President Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
