Russia, Viktor Orban and European Union

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.
Orban warns that Hungary will block extension of EU sanctions on Russia
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has warned that Hungary will block the extension of EU sanctions on Russia unless Ukraine agrees to reopen a key gas pipeline that runs through its territory, supplying gas to Central European nations like Hungary.
EU Risks Letting Russia Sanctions Expire as Orban Stalls Renewal
The European Union is facing another potential showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his refusal to sign off on an extension of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine.
PM Orban: Ukraine’s EU Accession Today Would Destroy Hungary
The European Union does not have the financial means to admit Ukraine into the EU, Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated during a joint press conference with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Mr. Orban later shared a segment of this press briefing on his social media.
Hungary wants Ukraine gas transit to resume as EU sanctions rollover looms
Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.
Hungary wants the EU to intervene in a gas dispute with Ukraine
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Friday said he wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute his country has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc's upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.
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.
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Hungary blocks EU statement condemning Belarus election as undemocratic, RFE/RL reports
Hungarian representatives blocked a joint statement by European Union member states rejecting the presidential election in ...
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Slovakia leads EU charge to rein in supermarket power
Slovakia’s right-wing government is spearheading a push to strengthen EU rules on unfair trading practices, saying the ...
'Playing with fire': Orbán's sanctions veto threat puts Brussels on edge
With a key deadline set to expire next week, Viktor Orbán and his deputies have raised the spectre of vetoing EU sanctions ...
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 ...
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Orbán’s new threat: I’ll end Russia sanctions unless Ukraine pumps Putin’s gas
Hungary again delayed the renewal of the EU’s Russia sanctions on Friday ... European leaders to understand that this cannot continue,” said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, speaking to state ...
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EU members are to discuss new sanctions against Russia
On Monday, January 27, the foreign ministers of the EU's "27" will fly to Brussels to discuss, among other things, further ...
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Orbán: Ukraine EU Membership Would Bring More Dangers Than Opportunities
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday that Ukraine's accession to the European Union "would, for the time being, bring ...
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Viktor Orban's Peace Mission Opens New Horizons in Global Politics
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's peace mission has opened new horizons not only for Hungary but also on t ...