Donald Trump asked Hungary to give up Russian oil, but Prime Minister Viktor Orban responded that energy dependence is dictated by geography.

In a phone call, Trump insisted that Hungary seek alternatives to Russian oil, emphasizing that Europeans are financing their own war through energy imports from Russia. Hungary's response was clear: energy policy is dictated by geography. The European Commission acknowledged that Washington is right and is working on solutions to reduce dependence on Russian resources, especially in the case of Hungary and Slovakia.