Hungary Blocks Russia Sanctions

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Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary
By Lili Bayer and Krisztina Than BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Hungary maintained its veto on Monday on new EU sanctions on Russia and a huge loan for Ukraine, while a Ukrainian strike on a Russian pumping station serving the Druzhba oil pipeline threatened to further harm Kyiv's fraught ties with Budapest.

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Hungary threatens to block new EU sanctions against Russia over oil deliveries
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EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary's threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
Germany asks Hungary not to betray freedom struggle over Russia sanctions
Johann Wadephul, German Foreign Minister “I am surprised by Hungary's position. We will discuss this with our Hungarian colleagues. I do not believe it is right for Hungary to betray its own struggle ...

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Hungary Threatens to Block New EU Sanctions on Russia Over Pipeline Dispute
Double Hungarian veto thwarts loan for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia
Further EU aid for Ukraine at risk as Hungary veto looms
The €90 billion loan was initially agreed by EU leaders, including Orbán, in December and then approved by the European Parliament, but still needs to be formally signed off by EU ministers.

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