Europe, Russia and Viktor Orban

If Orban blocks EU sanctions he is on Putin's team - Tusk
Hungary may block the automatic extension of European sanctions against Russia. Such a move would confirm that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is acting in Moscow's interests, Poland believes. It was stated by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on X.
EU Risks Letting Russia Sanctions Expire as Orban Stalls Renewal
The European Union is facing another potential showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his refusal to sign off on an extension of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine.
EU Expects to Renew Russia Sanctions After Hungarian Hold Up
The sanctions up for renewal include all sector-based bans on trade as well as the measures that immobilised Russia's central bank assets. Legally, EU countries must unanimously vote to renew these restrictions every six months.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The sanctions target trade, finance, energy, technology, industry, transport and luxury goods and include a ban on seaborne crude oil.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
Orban demands gas transit as condition for Russian sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is conditioning the extension of sanctions against Russia on Ukraine, meeting several specific conditions. Among these conditions, he includes resuming Russian gas transit through Ukrainian territory and ensuring the security of oil supplies.
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 ...
Orbán names conditions for extending EU sanctions on Russia
Hungary is imposing conditions on Ukraine in return for agreeing to the extension of the EU's economic sanctions on Russia, ...
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EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungary stalling
Before reupping the sanctions, Budapest wanted to wait for Trump's inauguration, then insisted Brussels push Ukraine to ...
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Orbán’s new threat: I’ll end Russia sanctions unless Ukraine pumps Putin’s gas
“Now the issue of extending sanctions is on the agenda, I have put on the handbrake and asked European leaders to understand ...
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban ...
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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EU's Critical Talks on Gas Supplies with Ukraine
The European Commission will engage in discussions with Ukraine about natural gas supplies, including Hungary and Slovakia in ...