Group 1 - Trump did not emphasize pressuring the Kremlin to end the war during his meeting with Zelensky and at the UN, only mentioning a potential discussion with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban about halting Russian oil purchases [1] - Hungary has repeatedly stated it will continue to buy Russian oil for energy security, even if Trump requests otherwise, with the Foreign Minister labeling Western officials as "fanatics" [1] - Slovakia shares a similar stance, with its Economy Minister stating that it will not take action until a reliable alternative to Russian oil is found, as hasty actions could severely harm the economy [3] Group 2 - The EU is considering imposing tariffs on Russian oil imported through the Druzhba pipeline if Hungary and Slovakia continue their purchases, which could be passed with a majority vote rather than unanimous consent [5] - Currently, only Hungary and Slovakia are purchasing Russian oil, while several countries still buy Russian natural gas; the EU has committed to halting natural gas imports by 2027 and is making efforts to reduce purchases [5] - In July, the EU purchased €338 million worth of Russian pipeline gas, the lowest level since autumn 1999 [5] Group 3 - Trump is advocating for the EU to impose 100% tariffs on countries like India that purchase Russian oil, but the EU has rejected this proposal, stating it will act based on its own interests [8] - The EU has acknowledged past mistakes and is taking time to adjust economically; Zelensky admitted Ukraine's past reliance on cheap Russian energy was a significant error [10] - Hungary's economic growth is projected at only 0.8% this year, with per capita income at $48,600, lower than Russia's $49,300, and the government debt is 75% of GDP, necessitating 5% of GDP for interest payments [10][12] Group 4 - Orban's economic model is failing, increasing Hungary's reliance on cheap Russian energy, and he has sought economic support from Trump, who has not provided substantial assistance since returning to power [12] - Orban's party may lose the upcoming April election, with current support at 36.6%, while the opposition party led by Peter Magyar has a support rate of 45.9% [12]