European Union, Russia and Hungary

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,
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.
Hungary's Stance on EU Sanctions Awaiting U.S. Input
Hungary is yet to decide on supporting the EU's sanctions rollover on Russia, set for renewal by month's end. The decision is pending U.S. feedback under the incoming Trump administration. Hungary's EU minister Janos Boka suggests delaying until the U.
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 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.
Hungary brands attempted strike on Russian gas pipeline an attack on its sovereignty
Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has called for the safe operation of the TurkStream gas pipeline to be protected Read Full ...
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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,’ ...
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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Hilarion relegated to parish work by Moscow for ‘unsuitable’ lifestyle
The governing synod of the Russian Orthodox Church’s demoted Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev to parish work following claims of ...
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Targeting TurkStream pipeline amounts to attack on sovereignty of nations using its gas: Hungary
Hungarian foreign minister's remarks come after Russia claimed to have foiled Ukrainian strike on compressor station ...
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Ukraine says ready to replace Hungary in EU and NATO
While clearly tongue-in-cheek, it also reflects the serious tension that has built up between Ukraine and Hungary, with Budapest offering support for Moscow’s narratives over the war in Ukraine ...
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 ...
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PM Office Chief: Opposition Is in Deepest Moral Crisis Only 18 Months Before Elections
"The opposition is currently in the deepest moral crisis 18 months before the elections," the minister heading the Hungarian ...