Trump Considers Sanctions Exemption for Hungary as He Hosts Orban

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House on Friday to discuss recent sanctions on Russian oil, which have significantly affected Hungary. As one of the largest purchasers of Russian oil in Europe, Hungary has been a major challenge to the Trump administration’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine. During the bilateral meeting with Orban, Trump said he may consider exempting Hungary from the sanctions. “We’re looking at it,” Trump told reporters, “because it’s very difficult for him to get the oil and gas from other areas.” “They don’t have the advantage of having the sea,” Trump added....