Trump exempts Hungary from Russia oil sanctions
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China and Russia pledged a joint response to unilateral sanctions during a visit by Russia's Prime Minister, as Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to advancing ties with Moscow despite "turbulent" external conditions.
Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized. Last year, for instance, the Kremlin announced the replacement of Sergei Shoigu, Russia’s long-serving minister of defense. But instead of being fired outright for a lack of battlefield success, Shoigu was moved sideways to a post as the secretary of Russia’s Security Council.
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'Orban Has Some Things I Don't Want To Know About': Trump's Secret Putin Alliance Hint On Hungary
During his White House meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, President Donald Trump lauded Orban as a "great leader" and key Trump ally, highlighting Hungary's strict immigration controls,
President Donald Trump speaks about immigration in the U.S. and Europe on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, as he hosts Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House.