Core Viewpoint - The article discusses President Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to stop purchasing Russian oil to strengthen sanctions against Moscow, highlighting the challenges and implications of such a move [3][4]. Group 1: NATO and Russian Oil Dependency - Currently, only three NATO countries—Hungary, Slovakia, and Turkey—are importing Russian crude oil, with Turkey being the largest importer [3]. - Turkey's low-cost imports of Russian oil allow it to refine and sell finished products to Europe, generating profits [3][4]. - Trump's advocacy for secondary tariffs on countries importing Russian oil has primarily targeted India, with Turkey now emerging as a new focus [3][4]. Group 2: Economic Implications for Turkey - Losing the Turkish market would significantly impact Russia, forcing it to offer discounts to other buyers to redistribute sales [4]. - Turkey's economy heavily relies on Russian oil, with some refineries sourcing 90% of their crude from Russia, making a shift in supply sources challenging [4][5]. Group 3: Challenges for Hungary and Slovakia - Hungary and Slovakia have expressed their reliance on Russian oil through the "Friendship" pipeline, and disruptions could lead to supply crises [6]. - The EU has set a target to eliminate Russian energy imports by 2027, complicating Hungary and Slovakia's positions [6][7]. Group 4: Political Dynamics - Turkey, not being an EU member, faces less pressure to cut Russian oil imports compared to Hungary and Slovakia [5]. - Analysts suggest that Hungary and Slovakia could diversify their imports through the Adriatic pipeline, but this requires political and economic will [7]. Group 5: Trump's Broader Trade Strategy - Trump has also called for NATO countries to consider imposing 50%-100% tariffs on China as a consequence of its support for Russia [7][8]. - The article notes that European leaders have not yet indicated a willingness to impose such tariffs or reduce oil imports from Russia [10].