Russia, EU and Hungary

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 renews toothless Russia sanctions, retaining gas exemptions as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deal looms
Long reputed to be Russia-friendly, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often railed against the continuation of the EU sanctions, claiming that they impose an intolerable burden on the Hungarian economy and provide no solution for the carnage in Ukraine.
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.
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 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 bloc’s upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
The end of Ukraine-Russia gas transit deal: what lies ahead for Europe?
The ongoing conflict has highlighted the importance of diversifying gas supplies to build resilience against geopolitical risks.
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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 Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union agreed a 6-month extension Monday for a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance ...
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Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary's representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will ...
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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.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian hold up
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after ...
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Hungary lifts blockade on EU Russia sanctions renewal
BRUSSELS – Hungary removed its veto on the EU's six-month extension of Russia sanctions on Monday, but it may not be its last ...
Hungary Says It Will Consult US on EU’s Russia Sanctions Renewal
The fate of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia were thrown into limbo after a top Hungarian official called for a ...
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Hungary's New Visa Program Imports Russian Spies... And More.
Hungary has quietly expanded its visa program, allowing tens of thousands of Russians and Belarusians to enter the country ...