Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.

Hungary's nationalist prime minister will seek permission to buy Russian oil despite US sanctions.

US president also praises Viktor Orbán’s hardline stance on immigration during White House summit

Il primo ministro ungherese ha ottenuto l’esenzione dalle sanzioni sul petrolio russo per un anno

Trump has recently increased pressure on US allies to curb their spending on Russian oil.

The decision, which further cements the alliance between the US and Hungary, comes as Orban dismissed Ukraine's chances of victory and Trump urged Europe to show 'more respect'…

Viktor Orbán had a friendly meeting with Donald Trump on Friday to press his case for a reprieve

Orban, a long-time Trump ally, met with Trump at the White House on Friday for their first bilateral meeting since the Republican returned to power.

Il presidente Usa: 'L'Ue rispetti l'Ungheria. Un incontro con Putin? C'è sempre una possibilità. Vorrei fosse a Budapest' (ANSA)

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

U.S. President Donald Trump exempted Hungary from sanctions over the nation's purchase of Russian gas and oil after meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Trump promises to defend Hungary’s finances amid Orban-EU tensions and to sign $600m gas deal, says Hungarian leader.

The two leaders discussed the issue during their meeting at the White House on November 7