EU resists pressure from Hungary, extends Russia sanctions
The European Union has reached a deal with Hungary to renew sanctions on more than 2,400 primarily Russian entities and individuals hours before they were set to expire on March 15, an EU official with knowledge of the negotiations told the Kyiv independent.
The EU removes three Russian oligarchs from the latest sanctions list under pressure from Hungary
The EU has removed three Russian oligarchs from the latest sanctions list under pressure from Hungary, Vedomosti reported on March 14 citing Bloomberg. EU sources say the three unnamed Russian citizens were removed from the sanctions list and the EU has begun the so-called written procedure,
Hungary demands removal of sanctions on Russian oligarch Fridman in exchange for lifting its veto – FT
Hungary is demanding the removal of Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list, threatening to block the extension of the European Union's sanctions against nearly 2,000 Russians if their demand is not met.
EU extends sanctions on Russian oligarchs, overcoming resistance from two countries - Bloomberg
European Union member states have agreed to extend sanctions against Russians, including several billionaires. Hungary and Luxembourg have dropped their demands to exclude Mikhail Fridman, Bloomberg reports.
Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT
Hungary’s ambassador to the EU has demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list before agreeing to extend sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Financial Timesreported Thursday,
Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman to remain on EU sanctions list
Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman, who is suing Luxembourg for €15 billion, is to remain on the EU’s sanctions list, the Luxemburger Wort has learnt. Despite pressure from Hungary, reported on Thursday,
EU Countries Back Extension of Sanctions on Russian Tycoons
European Union member states agreed to extend sanctions on individual Russians, including a number of billionaires, after Hungary dropped its opposition.
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 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.
Hungary seeks removal of Russian oligarch Fridman from EU sanctions list, FT reports
Hungary’s ambassador to the EU demanded that Mikhail Fridman be removed from the sanctions list, threatening to block the extension of EU sanctions imposed on about 2,000 Russians otherwise, the Financial Times reported,
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Putin's ally Hungary faces loss of voting rights in the EU - FT
The European Union agreed to remove three Russians from the sanctions list at Hungary's request. But the patience of European ...
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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 ...