EU, Russia and Hungary

Hungary backs down from veto threat and allows renewal of EU sanctions on Russia
The EU will be able to renew its sectoral sanctions against Russia after Hungary abandoned its veto threat, which it had linked to energy concerns. View on euronews
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.
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 Hungary drops veto threat
Budapest’s U-turn follows Donald Trump’s warning to Moscow that it could face more curbs unless it ends war ‘soon’
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 backs down in EU Russia sanctions standoff
Before relenting, Budapest had threatened to allow billions of dollars to flow back to the Kremlin in a row over energy imports.
Hungary set to allow EU Russia sanction extension
Hungary, one of Russia’s main friends in the EU, had left its EU counterparts fuming over a refusal so far to approve the move.
EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Amid Hungary's Energy Negotiations
The European Union renewed its sanctions on Russia for another six months after Hungary received energy security assurances. Despite initial resistance, Hungary supported the decision, which prevents Moscow from financing its war efforts.
Russia, asked about EU gas talks with Kyiv, says it favours a gas transit restart
Russia would like to see a resumption in the transit of gas via Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, after the European ...
Putin's Problems in Europe Are Getting Worse
Serbia, Slovakia and Poland's call for a permanent end to Russian gas flows pose issues for the Russian leader.
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 ...
Hungary's Szijjarto secures US review of Biden-era penalties following talks
The Biden administration had terminated a bilateral tax deal with Hungary and stiffened entrance requirements for Hungarians ...
Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff
Hungary has stopped delaying the renewal of European sanctions on Moscow, which may have detrimental consequences on its relationship with Russia.
The crucial importance of Trump’s pick for ambassador to Hungary
The Orbán government and the “postliberal” philosophies promoted by leading Hungarian conservatives have considerable ...
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Fico induced Slovakia’s energy crisis to benefit the Kremlin, journalist suggests
Open Ukraine project, published by NV as its media partner. “It was known two years ago that starting Jan. 1, 2025, there ...
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Slovakia avoids energy shortfall after Russian gas transit ends
Slovakia avoided a shortfall in domestic natural gas supplies in January, despite previous fears voiced by Prime Minister ...