Russia, Hungary and European Union

EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The sanctions target trade, finance, energy, technology, industry, transport and luxury goods and include a ban on seaborne crude oil.
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 lifts blockade on EU Russia sanctions renewal
BRUSSELS – Hungary removed its veto on the EU's six-month extension of Russia sanctions on Monday, but it may not be its last standoff. The deal was struck after the EU agreed to issue a joint, non-binding statement by top diplomat Kaja Kallas and the European Commission to support Hungary's energy security at Monday's meeting of foreign ministers.
EU Set to Extend Russia Sanctions With Hungary Backing Down
The European Union is set to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday, with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
Hungary is expected to give the go—ahead for the extension of sanctions against Russia - EU source
The EU countries have reached a compromise on the extension of anti-Russian sanctions, Hungary is expected to withdraw objections to this decision in exchange for the provision of The EU on Energy security guarantees.
Hungary Set To Allow EU Russia Sanction Extension
Hungary was expected on Monday to lift its block on the EU prolonging its sanctions on Russia, after weeks of stalling from Prime Minister Viktor Orban, diplomats said.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungary stalling
Before reupping the sanctions, Budapest wanted to wait for Trump's inauguration, then insisted Brussels push Ukraine to reopen a gas pipeline running to Central Europe.
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,
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian hold up
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for assurances about energy security.
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.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Hungarian foreign minister eyes EU guarantees on Hungary's energy supply
Hungary's foreign minister said on Monday Budapest would "soon" see if it will get guarantees from the European Commission to ...
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene in a ...
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Hungary wobbles on sanctions threat after Trump calls out Putin
Viktor Orbán has flirted with killing the EU’s Russia sanctions. But he didn’t get the ally he might have expected in Donald ...
Hungary Says It Will Consult US on EU’s Russia Sanctions Renewal
The fate of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia were thrown into limbo after a top Hungarian official called for a ...
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Hungary blocks EU statement condemning Belarus election as undemocratic, RFE/RL reports
Hungarian representatives blocked a joint statement by European Union member states rejecting the presidential election in ...