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Hungary Vows to Block EU Sanctions on Russia Unless Ukraine Reopens Oil Pipeline

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban (AP File)

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News18•22-02-2026, 18:08

Hungary Vows to Block EU Sanctions on Russia Unless Ukraine Reopens Oil Pipeline

•Hungary announced it will block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia.
•The condition for approval is Ukraine reopening a key oil pipeline supplying Budapest.
•PM Viktor Orban and Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto confirmed the stance on social media.
•EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated sanctions are hurting Russia's economy and aim to increase war costs.
•Kallas highlighted Russia's intensifying hybrid warfare in Europe despite military stalls in Ukraine.

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