Hungary's PM has a dilemma - stick with Russian oil or win Trump's favour
Published: 11/7/2025

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a dilemma between choosing Russian oil or aligning with US President Trump. Orban, known for his controversial stances within the EU, is under pressure to reduce Hungary's reliance on Russian oil due to new US sanctions on Russian oil companies. Despite Hungary's heavy dependence on Russian oil, Orban's government is considering following the Czech Republic's example of diversifying its oil sources, which may impact its relationship with Russia and the EU.



