Hungary stalls new EU sanctions on Russia: Diplomats

Hungary stalls EU sanctions over Russian patriarch blacklisting

Hungary was holding up Wednesday (1 June) the approval of a new round of EU sanctions on Russia, including a ban on most oil imports, over opposition to blacklisting the Russian patriarch, diplomats said.

Hungary locks EU oil embargo by refusing to sanction Russian patriarch

Hungary halted the adoption of the oil embargo and new European sanctions against Moscow with the aim of obtaining the removal of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church from the EU's black list.

Hungary stalls new EU sanctions on Russia: Diplomats

Hungary holds up new EU sanctions against Russia over Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill, according to several diplomats.

Hungary once again blocks further EU sanctions against Russia

The way is finally clear for the new package of Russian sanctions - that was the message that went out from the recent EU summit in Brussels. Just one day later, there is another blockade - again by the country that prevented a decision in the previous weeks.

Oil embargo: Diplomats: Hungary once again blocks new EU sanctions against Russia

Prime Minister Viktor Orban apparently wants to ensure that no punitive measures are taken against Patriarch Kirill. There could be a new settlement attempt on Thursday.

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