Overview
- At the White House with Viktor Orbán, Trump said he is studying an exception that would let Hungary continue buying Russian oil and gas.
- He cited Hungary’s lack of sea access and difficulty securing alternatives, while Orbán called Russian energy vital and said he presented proposals.
- The planned Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest remains postponed indefinitely following a Rubio–Lavrov call that confirmed the absence of progress.
- Trump said he halted preparations because he did not expect significant outcomes, though he reiterated Budapest as his preferred venue if talks occur.
- Orbán described his and Trump’s governments as “pro‑peace” and questioned Ukraine’s chances of victory as Trump predicted the war could end before long.