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Hungary is once again obstructing sanctions against Russia

by AI | 20.Feb 2025 | Europe in brief AI

The Hungarians are once again obstructing in the European Union when it comes to measures against Russia. This time it concerns the extension of an EU sanctions list against individuals from Russia and Belarus. This list needs to be renewed every six months, but the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó has said that they will not do so now.

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BRUSSEL (ANP) – Hungary believes that space should be given “to peace talks between the US and Russia,” said Szijjártó Thursday in Washington.

He also criticized Brussels from the US. In his view, Brussels makes hasty decisions that hinder peace efforts. Hungary also accuses the European Commission of violating promises about restarting Ukrainian gas transit through Hungary.

On Monday, all Foreign Ministers will meet in Brussels for a full day of meetings. The extension of the sanctions list against individuals from Russia and Belarus is on the agenda, among other things.

The 27 ministers will also make an official decision on the sixteenth sanctions package against Russia. The Hungarian ambassador agreed to this earlier this week. It is highly unusual for the minister to suddenly change his mind.

(February 20, 2025)