Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute his country has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc's upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.

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Hungary plans discussions with regional partners to combat increased oil prices due to U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil sector. Sanctions have impacted Central Europe's energy supply and costs, prompting Hungary to seek regional collaboration to stabilize prices and protect its economy from inflated energy expenses.

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.

The nationalist premier, a long-time Trump supporter, envisages a "golden era" for relations between the US and EU member state Hungary under Trump's presidency.

Hungary could become an eastern gateway for gas supplies to Europe, but EU countries would suffer 60-70bn Euro damage as a result of

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said he wants the European Union to intervene over a gas dispute between his country and Ukraine – a potential sign of friction in the bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.