Hungary Relents on EU Sanctions Against Russia

Ukraine gas transit row intensifies as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions renewal
A row over the end of Russian gas flows via Ukraine has intensified as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps to achieve a restart of supply.
After agreement on gas intake, Hungary signs off on EU renewal of sanctions on Russia
The European Union will moved forward with a renewal on Russian sanctions after a deal was struck with Hungary, according to multiple reports.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
Hungary to block EU Russia sanctions next time unless Ukraine gas transit resumes, Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps achieve a restart of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, which was halted on Jan.
Hungary Wants the EU to Intervene in a Gas Dispute With Ukraine
Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia
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 blocked the application EU on elections in Belarus
There was no joint statement by the European Union countries on the presidential elections in Belarus because of Hungary's position. This was reported today, January 27, by the European media.
Hungary Drops Opposition to EU Sanctions After Energy Assurances
The EU has renewed sanctions against Russia despite Hungary's initial objections, following assurances on energy-related issues and amidst Belarus election controversy.
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.
Szijjártó threatens to block EU sanctions extension on Russia
Hungary could block the next extension of EU sanctions against Russia if Budapest notices "threats to the country's energy security", stated Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, according to 444.
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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