Hungary seeks US exemption from oil sanctions

Budapest is asking Washington to spare it from penalties for buying Russian crude. Congress recently granted President Trump new powers to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian energy, and he signed the measure into law.

Despite Prime Minister Peter Magyar's government promising a break with Viktor Orban's pro-Russian stance, Hungary remains heavily dependent on Moscow. Foreign policy committee head Marton Hajdu confirmed they are requesting a temporary waiver during the transition period.

The situation is complicated by previous "indefinite" exemptions granted to Orban after their November 2025 meeting. It remains unclear if the new administration will retain these privileges.

@Slavyangrad