Trump was asked by journalists about it What news would he like to convey to Orban, who has not yet agreed to suspend the import of oil from Russia. The US President described the head of the Hungarian government as “his friend” and expressed the belief that “conversation with him could influence the decision of Budapest regarding Russian raw materials.”
Trump said that he had not yet talked to Orban about the issue of Russian oil, but MAnd the feeling that after such a conversation the Hungarian Prime Minister would change his position. He also added that he intends to take such an initiative.
Europe should give up Russian energy
In his previous speech during the UN General Assembly, Trump again emphasized that Europe should leave as soon as possible from using Russian energy resources. He pointed out that continuing the purchases of raw materials from Russia means Financing the war against your own interests.
Budapest is opposite to such a direction. Péter Szijjártó, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, had already announced that His country does not intend to give up the import of Russian energy raw materials, despite the pressure from the US president. The Hungarian government consistently maintains its position on this matter.
Sanctions against Russia and pressure from the USA
In the context of the growing pressure from the United States and Appeals of Trump, the European Union considered the introduction of more severe restrictions on Russia.
The topic of sanctions and the energy dependence of Europe on Russian raw materials remains one of the key issues in international relations.
