In a significant political move, President Trump has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on Russian oil, following a warm meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán at the White House. The meeting marked a continued alliance between the two leaders, with Trump praising Orbán’s hardline policies on immigration and expressing openness to Hungary’s energy needs. Orbán, in turn, flattered Trump, indicating optimism about the potential for cooperation on various geopolitical matters, including the Ukraine conflict. As Hungary seeks to balance its energy supplies amidst ongoing sanctions, it has solidified its relationship with the US, raising questions within the EU about the implications of this exemption for broader sanctions against Russia.