Overview
- President Trump said he is considering exempting Hungary, citing its landlocked position and difficulty sourcing non-Russian oil and gas.
- Hungarian foreign minister Péter Szijjártó claimed on X that Washington granted a comprehensive, unlimited waiver covering oil and gas purchases.
- Reuters, citing U.S. officials, reported the contemplated exemption would last one year rather than indefinitely.
- The conflicting accounts indicate the scope and duration of any waiver are unresolved and could strain coordination with European governments favoring tougher energy restrictions on Russia.
- The talks follow U.S. sanctions announced Oct. 22 on two Russian oil firms, and Trump suggested Hungary could host a possible U.S.–Russia summit if it proceeds.