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President Donald Trump, left, greets Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Video. Trump hands Orbán a win as Hungary locks exemption for Russian energy

Updated: 08/11/2025 - 14:34 GMT+1

White House sources say exemption for Budapest to continue buying Russian oil will apply for a year. The move represents a political win for Orbán heading into an election in April, with the Hungarian economy in dire straits. Low energy prices could be a determining factor in the campaign.

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