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 prepares for possible Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension, media reports
The European Union is bracing for a potential Hungarian veto on extending sanctions against Russia, which are set to expire on March 15, Euractiv reported on March 10, citing undisclosed sources.EU diplomats were reportedly surprised that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not attempt to block the conclusions of the March 6 European Council meeting on Ukraine.The Hungarian prime minister declined to sign the summit's declaration in suppor…
European Union leaders were able to fend off Hungary's attempt to disrupt a summit on Ukraine held last week. However, it is possible that this week Hungary may block the extension of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which expire on March 15.
Despite Hungary's veto, 26 member states supported military aid to Ukraine last week. Next week's EU summit will be a tougher nut to crack, as extending sanctions against Moscow requires complete unity.
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