Hungary Says It Will Not Support Any New EU Energy Sanctions Against Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's opposition to EU sanctions on Russia is well-known. (file photo)

Reuters: Hungary cannot support any new EU energy sanctions against Russia - govt 

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary cannot support the European Union's planned eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine if those contain energy sanctions, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff said on Thursday. 

The EU executive proposed on Wednesday fresh sanctions against Russia, including tighter trade restrictions, more individual blacklistings and an oil price cap for third countries. 

The proposed sanctions fall short of harder-hitting measures, including a ban on importing Russian diamonds, sought by Russia hawks Poland and the three Baltic countries. 

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WNU Editor: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's opposition to EU sanctions on Russia is well-known .... Hungary's Orban Blames EU's Russia Sanctions For Energy Crisis, Wants Them Scrapped (RFE). 

Hungary Says It Will Not Support Any New EU Energy Sanctions Against Russia 

Hungary PM Orban says EU sanctions on Russia have 'backfired' -- Reuters 

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Hungary warns that it will not support new EU sanctions against Russia if they affect energy -- News 360