Russia, EU and Hungary

Ukraine gas transit row intensifies as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions renewal
A row over the end of Russian gas flows via Ukraine has intensified as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless Brussels helps to achieve a restart of supply.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its war against Ukraine.
Russian LNG group lobbies EU think-tanks against tighter sanctions
The European Commission this week proposed limited bans on Russian LNG going to EU ports that are not linked up to the bloc’s main gas grid. The proposal has yet to garner support among the bloc’s 27 governments and must be unanimously backed to pass.
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 sanctions 3 Russian military hackers for attacking Estonia
The European Union on Monday sanctioned three officers of a Russian military intelligence unit accused of being behind a series of cyberattacks targeting Estonia in 2020.
EU Sanctions Debate: Russian LNG's Uncertain Future
The European Commission refrained from proposing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest sanctions package as EU member states expressed concerns over securing alternative energy sources.
EU Agrees to Extend Russia Sanctions as Hungary Backs Down
The European Union is set to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday, with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trump's Influence: Hungary Relents on EU Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union (EU) has been placing sanctions on Russia since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. These sanctions are meant to pressure Russia into stopping its attacks. However, the EU can only continue these sanctions if every country in the group agrees.
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".
Szijjártó threatens to block EU sanctions extension on Russia
Hungary could block the next extension of EU sanctions against Russia if Budapest notices "threats to the country's energy security", stated Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, according to 444.
EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says
The European Union's sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey's wheat import ban, impacted Russian ...
EU cautiously agrees roadmap to ease sanctions on Syria in wake of Assad’s downfall
European Union foreign ministers have agreed to begin lifting sanctions on Syria, but insist that the measures should be ...
EU’s proposed sanctions could throttle Russian gamers in controller ban
The European Union is preparing yet another round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on selling controllers, joysticks, ...
EU to ease some sanctions against Syria following Assad's fall
EU foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad in December, the ...
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EU agrees 'roadmap' for easing Syria sanctions
EU foreign ministers on Monday agreed to begin easing sanctions on Syria after the ouster of Bashar al-Assad, as the West ...
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 ...
Syrian finance minister discusses finances, sanctions with EU officials in Damascus
By Timour Azhari DAMASCUS (Reuters) -Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Abazeed discussed his country's financial position and ...
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.