Russia, Hungary and EU

EU drops 4 Russians from sanctions list in deal with Hungary to drop its sanctions veto
The EU Friday agreed to drop three Russian individuals from its sanctions list as the price for Hungary's Viktor Orban to drop a threat to veto Europe's sanctions against Russia.
Hungary drops veto and agrees to prolong EU sanctions on Russian individuals
The clock for renewal was ticking fast as sanctions on Russian individuals and companies were set to expire by midnight on Saturday. View on euronews
Hungary drops veto on EU’s Russia sanctions rollover after several oligarchs de-listed
BRUSSELS – Hungary on Friday lifted its objection to the EU's renewal of sanctions on Russian individuals and entities after several names were taken off the list. After a week
EU renews Russian sanctions after deal with Hungary
The EU’s Russia sanctions must be renewed every six months, requiring consent from all 27 countries. In recent months, Hungary has consistently threatened to torch the sanctions every time one component comes up for renewal, pointing to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing ceasefire talks over the war in Ukraine.
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
Hungary has threatened to block the EU’s renewal of sanctions imposed on about 2,000 Russians unless oligarch Mikhail Fridman is removed from the list.
EU Envoys Renew Sanctions on Russian Individuals, Entities
The European Union agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said. EU sanctions must be renewed every six months in a unanimous vote by the 27 member states' ambassadors to Brussels.
EU Poised to Back Extension of Sanctions on Russian Tycoons
The European Union is nearing an agreement to extend sanctions on individual Russians, including a number of billionaires, after Hungary dropped its opposition.
EU ambassadors agree to extend sanctions against Russia
A source familiar with the matter has told European Pravda that EU ambassadors agreed on Friday 13 March to extend a number of EU sanctions against Russia after reaching an agreement with Hungary. Source: European Pravda Details: The source said the decision was made in writing.
EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia Following Delay From Hungary
The EU has agreed to remove four individuals from its sanctions list against Russia after a delay from Hungary, AFP and Reuters reported Friday, paving the way for the bloc to extend restrictions on more than 2,
Hungary's Bold Move: Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Renewal
The European Union (EU) is facing a major challenge as Hungary is threatening to block the renewal of sanctions against around 2,000 Russian individuals. These sanctions include travel restrictions and the freezing of assets belonging to politicians and business figures believed to have supported Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.
Hungary forces lifting of EU sanctions on several Russians
Hungary has used its veto to force the lifting of EU sanctions on several Russians, several diplomats confirmed to dpa on Friday. One of the Russians involved is oligarch Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor, a major shareholder in one of Russia's largest fertilizer manufacturers who has close ties to President Vladimir Putin.
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FT: EU is losing patience with Hungary and wants to deprive it of its voting rights
Budapest's reluctance to extend a series of EU sanctions against Russia in recent days has led to intensified discussions ...