Trump Lauds Orban, ‘Looking At’ Russian Sanctions Exemption (1)

US President Donald Trump signaled an openness to exempting Hungary from sanctions on purchases of Russian energy as he hosted Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

“We’re looking at it, because it’s very difficult for him to get the oil and gas from other areas,” Trump said as they met at the White House on Friday, in response to a question about Orban’s request. “They don’t have the advantage of having a sea.”

The sit-down Friday — during which the two leaders were set to discuss trade, energy, and the war in Ukraine — was the first for Orban since Trump ...