Russia, Hungary and EU

Belgian King to Step In if Hungary Prevents EU Sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) faces a critical challenge as Hungary signals it may veto the extension of sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, introduced in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
Hungary says EU should talk to Trump before Russia sanctions renewal decision
Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only after consulting with the incoming Trump administration,
EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
Hungarian minister sanctioned by US ‘strengthened’ by the penalty, Prime Minister Orbán says
Hungary's prime minister says sanctions issued by the United States last week against a powerful Hungarian official have ...
Putin Allies in NATO Face Political Turmoil
Russian leader Vladimir Putin's allies in Hungary and Slovakia are increasingly facing backlash for their pro-Moscow stance.
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Ukraine says ready to fill Hungary's place in EU, NATO if it chooses Russian blocs
If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly,’ ...
US imposes sanctions on key aide to Hungary's Orban for suspected corruption
BUDAPEST - The United States imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for alleged corruption, the U.S ...
Top Hungarian Official Sanctioned by US for Alleged Corruption
The latest sanctions comes as the U.S. has intensified scrutiny of Hungary's alignment with Russia with previous sanctions ...
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Russian gas flow to Europe via Ukraine stopped: Who does it hurt?
Russia’s dominance of the EU energy market ends but it will likely cause energy crisis in several EU countries.
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Russia’s Putin holds talks with Slovakian PM Fico, in a rare visit to Moscow by an EU leader
Visits and phone calls from European leaders to Putin have been rare since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine, although Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán visited Russia in July, and Austrian Chancellor ...
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly ...