Trump considers exempting Hungary from secondary sanctions for buying Russian oil

Geopolitical Considerations - Hungary requested an exemption regarding oil coming from Russia due to its geographical disadvantage of not having sea access or ports, making it difficult to obtain oil and gas from other areas [1] - Many European countries are buying oil and gas from Russia, raising concerns about their reliance on Russian energy despite external assistance [2][3] Energy Dependence - The discussion highlights the dependence of some European countries, including Hungary, on Russian oil and gas [2][3] - The lack of sea access and ports creates a significant challenge for Hungary in diversifying its energy sources [1]