Trump Plans to Ask Orban to Stop Buying Russian Oil

Sept. 23, 2025, 5:44 PM UTC

President Trump says he will ask Hungary to stop buying Russian oil.

  • Trump speaks to reporters while meeting with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the United Nations
  • Trump says he has a good relationship with Hungary’s Viktor Orban and if he asks, Orban might stop Russian crude purchases
  • NOTE: EU Grapples With How to Navigate Trump’s Demands on Russian Oil

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