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EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia Following Delay From Hungary

The sanctions against Russia, set to expire on March 15, required unanimous approval from the EU’s 27 member states to be renewed.

Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT

The EU must renew two sets of sanctions on Russia every six months through a unanimous vote.

Hungary Says Russian Oil Supplies Halted After Ukraine Targets Druzhba Pipeline

Hungary’s Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said he was informed by his Russian counterparts that supplies would be resumed later on Tuesday.

Hungary Seeking to Lift EU Sanctions From Russian Billionaires – Systema

Besides businessmen like Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Hungary also reportedly wants sanctions lifted from Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev...

Orban Proposes Ukraine Prisoner Exchange, Christmas Ceasefire – Kremlin

The news comes as Orban claimed Wednesday that Kyiv had rejected the proposal.

Putin and Hungary’s Orban Discuss Ukraine in Call, Kremlin Says

The call comes on the heels of Viktor Orban meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate earlier this week.

Hungary Welcomes Russia Crude Supply Deal After Ukraine Halts Lukoil Transit

Hungarian energy company MOL said it reached a deal ensuring the continued supply of Russian oil via a pipeline running through Ukraine.

Hungary Dismisses EU ‘Hysteria’ Over Visa Rules for Russians

Previously only available to Ukrainian and Serbian citizens, Hungary's national card system was extended to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus...

Hungary’s Visa Rules Raise Fears of Russian Espionage in EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month to extend its fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and...

Ukrainian Sanctions Halt Lukoil Deliveries to Slovakia, Hungary – Reports

Sanctions signed by Zelensky have effectively banned Russia’s second-largest oil producer Lukoil from using Ukraine as a transit hub.

Hungary’s Orban Urges EU Leader Michel to Restore Ties With Russia – Bild

Orban also reportedly speculated that Donald Trump would “immediately be ready to act as a peace mediator” if he wins in November.

Hungary’s Orban Tells EU that Putin, Xi Expect Ukraine Talks by End of 2024 – El Pais

Orban has sparked the ire of the EU and the United States with his self-described peace mission to Ukraine, Russia and China.

Kyiv, Allies Slam Orban for Ukraine Talks With Putin

The visit came days after Hungary took over the EU's presidency and Putin told Orban he expected him to outline the position of EU countries on Ukraine...

Hungary's Orban Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire to Speed Up Peace Talks

Orban issued the appeal standing next to President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Ukraine, the first by the vocal critic of Western support...

Putin Meets Hungary’s Orban, Praises Developing Ties

Orban has been one of the only leaders in the EU to maintain ties with Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Says Hungary Barring Access to Returned POWs

The Russian Orthodox Church said this month that a group of Ukrainian prisoners of war from Transcarpathia had been transferred to Budapest.

Ukrainian POWs Transferred to Hungary – Russian Orthodox Church

Kyiv said it had not been informed of the move and only learned about the exchange from public statements by the Hungarian side.

Russia Starts Delivering Extra Gas to Hungary – Budapest

Hungary said Saturday that Russia has started delivering additional gas to the EU member following a July visit to Moscow by its foreign minister.

Hungary FM in Russia to Discuss Buying More Gas

Hungary said Europe had "shot itself in the lungs" with sanctions aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine amid tensions over energy supplies.

Putin Says Ukraine Behind 'Crude and Cynical' Provocations in Bucha

The Russian president pointed the finger at Kyiv while speaking to Hungary's Viktor Orban.

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