
President Donald Trump has handed his authoritarian Hungarian ally Viktor Orbán a special exemption from Russian energy sanctions, a major boost for the far-right populist whose 15-year rule has been used as a blueprint by the MAGA movement. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: President Donald Trump gave Viktor Orbán’s Hungary a one-year exemption from new U.S. sanctions on Russian energy, giving the Hungarian leader a major win.
Key Points:
US sanctions relief for Hungary may weaken pressure on Russia and could make energy policy look less steady, which may worry consumers, investors, and voters.
Hungary’s LNG and nuclear fuel purchases from the United States could support some American jobs and firms.
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