Hungary Relents on EU Sanctions Against Russia

Hungary ties EU Russia policy to Trump’s stance
Bóka claimed that EU member states will need to “reach an agreement” with the Trump administration on the scope and purpose of the next package of anti-Russian sanctions. “Without such an agreement [with President Trump],
Trump's Influence: Hungary Relents on EU Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union (EU) has been placing sanctions on Russia since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. These sanctions are meant to pressure Russia into stopping its attacks. However, the EU can only continue these sanctions if every country in the group agrees.
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Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its war against Ukraine.
EU Renews Russia Sanctions After Hungarian Delay
The sanctions up for renewal include all sector-based bans on trade as well as the measures that immobilised Russia's central bank assets. Legally, EU countries must unanimously vote to renew these restrictions every six months.
Hungary's foreign minister reiterates threat to block extension of sanctions against Russia
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has declared that Budapest will block the next extension of EU sanctions against Russia unless Ukraine "refrains from measures that harm Hungary’s energy security".
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