The US Treasury has sanctioned Antal Rogan, a key figure in Hungary's government, reflecting deteriorating US-Hungarian relations since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Outgoing US Ambassador David Pressman criticized Rogan's role in corruption, while Hungarian officials, including Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, condemned the sanctions as politically motivated. The future of these sanctions under the incoming Trump administration remains uncertain, especially given concerns about Hungary's trustworthiness in NATO due to its ties with Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)