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US Urges Hungary to Cut Russian Oil Dependence
10/27/2025
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- The United States is pressuring Hungary to reduce reliance on Russian oil, according to United States Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, who says Hungary has not planned to wean off Russian energy.
- The United States will help Hungary and partners like Croatia find alternatives to Russian energy.
- Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister, has resisted the pressure and is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss energy security.
