Russia, Hungary and European Union

EU expects to renew Russia sanctions after Hungarian hold up
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for assurances about energy security.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal With Orban’s Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
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,
Hungary may block sanctions against Russia - Szijjártó sets condition
EU foreign ministers will consider the extension of sanctions against Russia. Hungary may block the decision if its demand is not met, states Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on his Facebook page.
Hungary Says It Will Consult US on EU’s Russia Sanctions Renewal
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.
Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
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US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
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Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
The presidents of Russia and Iran have held talks in the Kremlin before the signing of a broad cooperation pact to deepen ...
Russian oil freight rates soar on sanctions-driven tanker shortage
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Russian Coal Miners Face Bankruptcy
Isaac Levi, from the Centre of Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), told Newsweek that sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine as well as dwindling sales to China have hit the country ...