Russia, Hungary and European Union

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 agrees to extend Russia sanctions after Hungary lifts veto threat
The EU will extend its existing sanctions against Russia after Hungary withdrew its threat to block the rollover, according to people briefed on the decision. Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s Russia-friendly prime minister,
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.
Hungary makes last-minute concessions on EU sanctions against Russia - Politico
Hungary may approve the extension of sanctions against Russia in exchange for a statement that addresses the country's concerns about "energy security". — Ukrinform.
Hungary drops threat to stall EU sanctions against Russia
Hungary has dropped its threat to prevent EU sanctions against Russia from being rolled over for another six months.
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 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.
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
Hungary wants EU to intervene over gas dispute with Ukraine
Mr Orban said that Ukraine’s decision to cease transiting Russian gas into Central Europe through the Brotherhood pipeline had forced Hungary to turn to alternative routes
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