Viktor Orban’s dilemma: Trump’s favour or Russian oil
Published: 11/7/2025

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban faces a rift with US President Donald Trump over Russian oil and gas purchases as Trump aims to reduce reliance on Russian energy amid tensions with Ukraine. Orban, a figure lauded by MAGA supporters, is visiting the White House to address this disagreement. With Orban's long-standing relationship with Trump at stake, the meeting could have implications for US-Russia relations.



