Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: BBC

Donald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas for one year, a White House official has confirmed to BBC News.

Earlier, the US president said he would consider an opt-out for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close Trump ally who has maintained good relations with Russia throughout the Ukraine war.

Speaking on Friday during Orban's visit to the White House, Trump said an exemption was under consideration because "it's very difficult for him [Orban] to get the oil and gas from other areas".

It comes after the US effectively blacklisted two of Russia's largest oil companies last month, threatening sanctions on those who buy from them.

Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp85dvnkpv4o

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Because sanctions are first about hurting enemies and helping cronies, and then, only if it's convenient, being consistent with the rest of your policy.

[ck4829]

1. Trump Always Chickens Out is scripture at this point

[DrFunkenstein]

2. Takes Me Back To When The Soviets Were Killing Thousands of Hungarian Protestors

Now their fascist President is asking our fascist President to please allow the ex-KGB klepto-despot to deliver energy without sanctions. I wonder how the party of Reagan will respond...

[wolfie001]

8. If you can come up with $10-$20 million and buy orange fatso's family bitcoins.....

.....you can do whatever the f6ck you want.

[LPBBEAR]

3. Trump is

a corrupt Putin ass kissing piece of shit.

[twodogsbarking]

4. Like a child turning off and on the light switch.

[LymphocyteLover]

5. it's so ridiculous because my understanding Hungary was one of the few European countries

that was still buying Russian oil. With this exception, the sanction is almost pointless.

Not to mention Hungary is a Russian ally and run by a dictator.

[orangecrush]

6. Not everyone seems pleased

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[wolfie001]

7. Diaper Don helping another thug?

I'm shocked!!!

[angryxyouth]

9. This is a gift to Putin

Trump wants to make sure that his Bestie Putin has an income source for his oil. Right now, Russia is going broke so this is a lifeline.

[Attilatheblond]

14. But won't tell GOP on the Hill go give another year to ACA users while the GOP allegedly works out THEIR health plan

[DallasNE]

10. Will Hungry Resell Some Russian Oil

And make a tidy little profit doing so? And how much of that will end up in Trump coffers?

[kimbutgar]

11. I hope the orange turds hidden bribery offshore accounts are exposed asap!

You know he is getting kickbacks from foreign and domestic persons who want his influence.

I wonder how much Orban gave him?

[creeksneakers2]

12. Of course.

[Attilatheblond]

13. Plenty of TACO for dictators but no $ for food for people in the US with empty cubbords due to stubborn GOP cutting care

[mdbl]

15. of course he supports other despots like himself.

Next thing you know he'll be sending billions to North Korea.

[Nigrum Cattus]

16. what did tsf get from V.O. in exchange ?

[muriel_volestrangler]

17. This could be just to keep the EU off balance, and to give Putin one more customer

It's still not clear if Trump wants Putin to succeed or not. But Trump will like the idea of a far right authoritarian inside the EU continuing to cause problems and fly the anti-immigration flag. Like sending money to Argentina because he's pals with Milei.