EU, Hungary and Russia

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.
Hungary set to allow EU Russia sanction extension
Hungary, one of Russia’s main friends in the EU, had left its EU counterparts fuming over a refusal so far to approve the move.
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.
Hungary backs down from veto threat and allows renewal of EU sanctions on Russia
The EU will be able to renew its sectoral sanctions against Russia after Hungary abandoned its veto threat, which it had linked to energy concerns. View on euronews
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 reopen a gas pipeline running to Central Europe.
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.
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 said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
Hungary lets EU extend Russia sanctions
Hungary avoided a clash with the EU thanks to a last-minute deal that secures its access to Russian gas at a closed-door meeting on January 27. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has stated that Hungary agreed to extend sanctions against Russia after the EU provided it with 'commitments' related to energy security,
EU renews toothless Russia sanctions, retaining gas exemptions as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deal looms
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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 ...
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EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
but the list grew significantly after Moscow's full-fledged invasion of its neighbor almost three years ago. On Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called on the EU to intervene in a ...
Putin's Problems in Europe Are Getting Worse
Serbia, Slovakia and Poland's call for a permanent end to Russian gas flows pose issues for the Russian leader.
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Hungary Drops Opposition to EU Sanctions After Energy Assurances
The EU has extended its sanctions against Russia, overcoming objections from Hungary by providing assurances on energy-related matters. Hungary's opposition to the sanctions was linked to concerns ...
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Russia focuses on seizing Ukraine’s Pokrovsk amid reports of heavy losses
Russia concentrates on Donetsk hoping for a decisive breakthrough, as Ukraine claims Moscow has lost almost 835,000 men.
Slovakia's Fico to Discuss Gas Transit With European Commission on Thursday
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has sought the resumption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, will discuss the ...