EU, Hungary and Russia

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
Trump's stance sways Hungary on EU sanctions against Russia
Sikorski believes that Budapest changed its mind after Trump called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as an aggressor and threatened Moscow with sanctions if it did not engage in peace talks. It was the new US president's first clear position on Russia's war against Ukraine.
Hungary Drops Opposition to EU Sanctions After Energy Assurances
The EU has renewed sanctions against Russia despite Hungary's initial objections, following assurances on energy-related issues and amidst Belarus election controversy.
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
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.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union renewed on Monday its wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after Hungary stopped holding up the move in return for a declaration on energy security. "Europe delivers: EU Foreign Ministers just agreed to extend again the sanctions on Russia,
The EU extends sanctions against Russia despite Hungary's stalling
The European Union has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. It had to overcome opposition from Hungary's leader, who has warm relations with Putin.
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.

Putin, Trump and Europe

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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Putin suffers new blow as support in Europe fades
Milos Vucevic, the Serbian Prime Minister, has been forced to resign following widespread protests, dealing a significant ...
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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 ...
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 brands Polish Premier as ‘Soros agent’
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has labeled Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk as an “agent” of billionaire George ...
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Trump issues warning to Putin, is accused of 'bullying' by China and is urged to 'occupy Brussels' by Hungary: How new president is already shaking the world, as global leaders ...
International allies of Trump, including Argentina's President Javier Milei, who attended the inauguration, and Hungary's populist ... dictators Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin doubled down on ...
Opinion - Vladimir Putin is trying to pull a snow job on Trump
Putin is attempting to use the prospect of negotiations to buy time and gain an upper hand in the war in Ukraine, even as he ...