Russia, Ukraine and European Union

Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal With Orban’s Gas Demand
 · 1dPolitico Europe
Orbán’s new threat: I’ll end Russia sanctions unless Ukraine pumps Putin’s gas
 · 2dStars and Stripes
EU’s Russia sanctions in limbo after Orban aide urges ‘debate’
The Hungarian premier has repeatedly called for the end of Russian sanctions. One of the E.U.’s closest Trump allies, Orban has backed the U.S. president’s ambition to end the war swiftly, asserting that the new administration was poised to cut off aid to Ukraine.
Orban will face 'consequences' for blocking sanctions - Polish PM
Donald Tusk has warned that Viktor Orban will be punished for playing in Putin team Read Full Article at RTcom
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán Endorses Trump’s Executive Orders
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a key ally of Russia and a good friend of Donald Trump’s, took to X to congratulate the newly
Orban Threatens EU's Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Gas Row
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Friday threatened to block the renewal of EU sanctions on Russia, linking his support to efforts to reopen a gas pipeline across Ukraine to Central Europe.
After Trump targets Putin, Orban revises Hungary’s strategy on EU sanctions against Russia
Orban, widely seen as having the warmest relations with the Kremlin in the EU, has broken with the majority of European leaders and vocally opposed such sanctions, arguing they did more to damage Euro
Orban states time to let go of Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has urged Brussels to lift sanctions imposed on Russia after US President-elect Donald trump takes office. In an interview with Kossuth radio on Friday, Orban argued that the sanctions have harmed the European Union more than Russia.
Trump's presidency will set off a new right-wing surge in Europe, PM Orban says
Donald Trump's presidency in the United States will trigger a new right-wing surge in Europe, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Monday, launching what he called an offensive to "occupy" Brussels.
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d
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 be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
EU Russia Sanctions in Limbo as Orban Aide Calls for ‘Debate’
The fate of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia were thrown into limbo after a top Hungarian official called for a “debate” and signaled their renewal by the end of the month shouldn’t be automatic.
Either Russian gas or sanctions: Orban issued an ultimatum to Kiev
Sanctions EU sanctions against Russia can be extended only under three conditions. This was stated in the program of the Kossuth radio station by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Al Jazeera English18h
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Here is the situation on Saturday, January 25: Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed that its troops had fought their way into the strategically important eastern Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka, after a months-long battle.
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.