EU Russia Sanctions in Limbo

EU Russia Sanctions in Limbo as Orban Aide Calls for ‘Debate’
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.
EU to start consultations on new sanctions against Russia next week, media says
The European Commission will begin consultations with EU member states on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, 14 January. Source: Polish news portal RMF24 with reference to several EU diplomats Details: Poland,
EU risks missing deadline to extend sanctions against Russia over Orbán
The European Union faced the reluctance of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to sign the extension of sanctions against Russia. Sanctions are meant to be renewed every six months, with the current term ending on January 31,
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.
EU ambassadors may extend economic sanctions against Russia, no blocking by Hungary
European Union ambassadors are expected to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, and Hungary will not block this decision. Source: Rikard Jozwiak, editor of Radio Liberty Europe on X (Twitter) Details: Rikard Jozwiak reminded that the European Union should extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months

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