Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that Hungary will continue importing fossil fuels from Russia, defying calls from U.S. President Donald Trump to cease these purchases. Orbán informed Trump that cutting off Russian energy would be an "economic disaster" for Hungary, projecting a 4% drop in economic performance. Despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy due to the Ukraine invasion, Hungary cites geographical and infrastructural challenges for its continued imports, prioritizing national interests over external pressure.

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