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Trump Hosts Orbán, Weighs Oil Waiver and Revives Talk of Putin Meeting

Trump says the U.S. will review Hungary’s request for a Russian oil sanctions waiver.

Overview

  • The White House meeting focused on Ukraine, with both leaders expressing confidence the conflict could be ended in the not‑too‑distant future.
  • Orbán said he brought several ideas to help end the war and urged Western countries to stop the fighting.
  • Trump confirmed discussions about a potential meeting with Vladimir Putin and said he wants to keep Budapest as the venue, though no timing or details were announced.
  • Trump said the United States is studying a possible exemption allowing Hungary to import Russian oil, while he declined to give a direct answer on permitting such purchases.
  • A memorandum to launch talks on U.S.–Hungary civil nuclear cooperation was expected during the visit, as the Kremlin cautioned that predicting any summit timeline would be premature.