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Orbán: Trump made a mistake with sanctions, I’ll visit him soon
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said he plans to travel to Washington in the coming days to meet US President Donald Trump, where he intends to discuss energy cooperation and urge the American leader to reconsider the latest sanctions on Russian oil companies.
Speaking to reporters from La Repubblica on the streets of Rome after his audience with Pope Leo XIV, Orbán described the sanctions as “a mistake from the Hungarian point of view” and said he would “try to find a way out, especially for Hungary.”
“President Trump made a mistake with these sanctions. I will speak to him personally about how we can correct it,” Orbán told Italian journalists.
Hungary’s dependence on Russian energy
The prime minister emphasised that Hungary remains heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas, noting that without these supplies, energy prices would skyrocket and shortages could emerge.
Orbán argued that the sanctions against Russia’s major energy companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, could have severe consequences for European economies. “Without Russian energy, Europe will face not only higher prices but also instability,” he said.
Since the outbreak of the war, Hungary has not sought to reduce its dependence on Russian energy; instead, it has actually increased it — a stance that has drawn heavy criticism from the United States and the European Union.
Trump’s sanctions and shifting US strategy
The remarks came after Donald Trump’s administration imposed the first major sanctions package of his presidency against Moscow, targeting the two biggest Russian oil exporters.
The move followed weeks of speculation and came shortly after Trump cancelled his planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest, citing “a lack of progress on peace negotiations.”
During a joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte last week, Trump said he introduced the measures because “it felt like the right time.”
According to US analysts, the sanctions could reduce Russia’s oil exports by nearly half and represent a sharp escalation in Washington’s policy towards Moscow.
As we wrote today, Washington turns up the heat, Hungary under fire for Russian energy reliance
Trump is always right! Sigh. Some people …
Nobody cares about what the Fat Man says. Go back to your Russian kettle weights Orban and see if you can get in shape for your next visit to your bare chested buddy in Moscow.
Trump must be so afraid! Here it comes the victator! 🤣🤣🤦♂️ I told you guys. Trump does not have any friends. Thats what happens when you support fascist
The Viktator thinks he is the leader of a super-power…LOL
Previously contributed as a commentator, that in the History of Hungary, our ABILITY as a country, the choice of Governments at the time – to get “in bed with” call as friends countrys that statistically have in greater percentage turned out for Hungary a cataclysmic DISASTERS.
Are we NOT again – taken their by Victor Mihaly. Orban – his Friendships, his Relationships, his TRASHING of DEMOCRACY in Hungary – are we NOT seeing the WRONGFULLNESS for the Future of Hungary, that the name Victor Mihaly. Orban – the WRONGFULLNESS of his DECISION making ???
Personifies, if you visited a gambling establishment like a day at the races – never if in his company ask nor take a TIP from Victor Mihaly. Orban – who is going to win the race.
YOU would be the POORER.
Victor Mihaly. Orban – we Hungary are being led by a “Judas” looser that is through the “lost” mindset – the doings of Orban who has used our TAXES, and invested them – blown and abused them – on the WRONG friendships and partnerships.