Hungary plans to challenge the European Union's decision to phase out Russian energy imports by taking the case to the European Court of Justice. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stated that the EU's plan violates European law and cooperation by attempting to bypass Hungary's veto power on energy sanctions through trade rules. Hungary, heavily reliant on Russian fossil fuels, has previously sought exemptions and threatened to veto EU sanctions. Orbán believes cutting off Russian energy would cause economic collapse and credits his relationship with Donald Trump for a one-year exemption on Russian oil and gas imports, which he insists will be indefinite. He also indicated he is exploring non-legal means to avoid the EU's phase-out.
