Nick Thorpe

Nick Thorpe, a BBC correspondent in Budapest, discusses Hungary's heavy reliance on Russian energy and President Trump's one-year exemption from US sanctions on Russian oil. He elaborates on the implications for European energy trade and US LNG sales. David Willis, the BBC's US correspondent, shares insights on the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting its political dynamics and how it affects essential federal services, including air traffic control. The conversation navigates crucial geopolitical issues and their real-world impacts.