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Trump and Orbán Meet at White House, Weigh Sanctions Waiver and Future Putin Summit

Washington signaled closer cooperation, leaving sanctions relief plus a possible Putin meeting under study.

Overview

  • The leaders held nearly two hours of talks focused on Ukraine and broader U.S.–Hungary economic, military and political cooperation.
  • Trump said the United States is studying a possible exemption for Hungary from restrictions on Russian oil, noting Budapest’s landlocked energy constraints, with no decision announced.
  • Trump confirmed continued discussions about a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest after an earlier postponement, offering no date or commitment.
  • Both leaders voiced confidence that a resolution to the war in Ukraine could come in the not‑too‑distant future, with Orbán offering ideas for peace efforts.
  • Officials planned to initiate negotiations on a U.S.–Hungary civil‑nuclear cooperation agreement, with Secretary Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó slated to take part.