US EditionEU Sanctions Deadlock? Hungary And Slovakia Pressure Brussels Over Russia Blacklist
- The EU is preparing for a potential veto from Hungary on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán did not block the conclusions of the March 6 European Council meeting on Ukraine, surprising EU diplomats.
- Hungary seeks to remove eight individuals from the EU's Russia sanctions list and wishes to secure concessions on gas transit talks with Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó.
- If Hungary blocks the renewal, the EU may need to negotiate compromises or risk a lapse in sanctions enforcement.
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EU Sanctions Deadlock? Hungary And Slovakia Pressure Brussels Over Russia Blacklist
Hungary is again challenging EU sanctions on Russia, pushing to remove key figures from the blacklist ahead of a fast-approaching deadline. With Slovakia aligning with Budapest, EU officials may have to scramble to find a compromise.
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Why EU Partners Have Had Enough of Viktor Orban’s Stonewalling
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is often the odd man out in the European Union, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He’s been essentially alone in pushing back against Western efforts to come to Kyiv’s aid and a lone voice in calling for the bloc’s sanctions against Russia to be lifted.
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