Europe
Trump Lauds Orban, ‘Looking At’ Russian Sanctions Exemption
US President Donald Trump and Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban shake hands outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington on Nov. 7.
Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/CNP/BloombergUS 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.”