Russia, Hungary and Ukraine

Hungary's foreign minister reiterates threat to block extension of sanctions against Russia
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, has declared that Budapest will block the next extension of EU sanctions against Russia unless Ukraine "refrains from measures that harm Hungary’s energy security".
Hungarian PM once again threatens EU to veto sanctions against Russia unless Ukraine resumes gas transit
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has once again threatened to veto EU sanctions against Russia in six months if Ukraine does not resume the transit of Russian gas by then, which he claims he was guaranteed to be restored.
Hungary to block EU Russia sanctions next time unless Ukraine gas transit resumes, Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps achieve a restart of Russian gas transit via Ukraine, which was halted on Jan.
EU Aims to Resolve Hungary's Block on Russia Sanctions
European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels to address a Hungarian block on extending sanctions on Russia. Hungary's agreement is crucial for passing a statement on energy security and ensuring the continuation of sanctions.
EU Agrees to Extend Russia Sanctions With Hungary Backing Down
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine after Hungary lifted its opposition to the move.
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 Commission issued a statement saying it planned to continue talks with Kyiv on natural gas supplies to 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.
Orban threatens to veto EU sanctions on Russia over gas transit
The Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orban, has once again threatened to veto the European Union's sanctions against Russia. This will happen if Ukraine does not restore the transit of Russian gas, Bloomberg reports.
EU expects to renew Russia sanctions after Hungarian hold up
BRUSSELS - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for assurances about energy security.
EU state calls for lifting of Russia sanctions
Hungary has called on the EU to remove sanctions on Russia with PM Orban threatening to veto their renewal if economic impact ...
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Orbán on Russia: US sanctions good, EU sanctions bad
EU sanctions against Russia are bad, but it's all good when Donald Trump threatens to impose them, according to Hungarian ...
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.
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Jazeera Airways announces new Kuwait flights to Russia, Egypt and Hungary
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost airline, has announced the launch of three new routes for summer 2025. Building on ...
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The Brief – Orbán wants his Trump back
After relations between Washington and Budapest hit rock bottom during the Biden administration, Trump's return promised to mark the dawn of what the Hungarians predicted would be a 'new golden age' ...
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Hungarian foreign minister says European politicians don't take Trump's Greenland demands seriously
Szijjarto thinks "European politicians are frustrated because they know that not only do they remember what they said about Trump, but Trump remembers what they said about him." ...
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Kyiv Drones Target More Kremlin Energy: Oil Export From Major Russian Port “Drops to Zero”
Ukraine’s bombardment of energy infrastructure in western Russia is now a month old. Kyiv says its kamikaze aircraft are ...
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Hungary and Slovakia: A Tug of War Over Russian Gas
Hungary and Slovakia are urging the EU to intervene in the restoration of Russian gas supplies via Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warns of blocking EU sanctions if the issue remains ...