Hungary, EU and Russia

Hungary demands removal of sanctions on Russian oligarch Fridman in exchange for lifting its veto – FT
Hungary is demanding the removal of Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list, threatening to block the extension of the European Union's sanctions against nearly 2,000 Russians if their demand is not met.
The EU removes three Russian oligarchs from the latest sanctions list under pressure from Hungary
The EU has removed three Russian oligarchs from the latest sanctions list under pressure from Hungary, Vedomosti reported on March 14 citing Bloomberg. EU sources say the three unnamed Russian citizens were removed from the sanctions list and the EU has begun the so-called written procedure,
Hungary's Bold Move: Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Renewal
The European Union (EU) is facing a major challenge as Hungary is threatening to block the renewal of sanctions against around 2,000 Russian individuals. These sanctions include travel restrictions and the freezing of assets belonging to politicians and business figures believed to have supported Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine.
Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT
Hungary’s ambassador to the EU has demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list before agreeing to extend sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Financial Timesreported Thursday,
Hungary demands removal of Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman from EU sanctions list
Hungary has warned it will block the extension of EU sanctions against nearly 2,000 Russians unless Mikhail Fridman is removed from the list, independent 444.hu cited the Financial Times, which cited four diplomats after a meeting of EU ambassadors on March 13.
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
Hungary has threatened to block the EU’s renewal of sanctions imposed on about 2,000 Russians unless oligarch Mikhail Fridman is removed from the list.
EU resists pressure from Hungary, extends Russia sanctions
The European Union has reached a deal with Hungary to renew sanctions on more than 2,400 primarily Russian entities and individuals hours before they were set to expire on March 15, an EU official with knowledge of the negotiations told the Kyiv independent.
EU Renews Sanctions Against Russian Figures Amid Diplomatic Tensions
The European Union has renewed sanctions on Russian individuals and entities, including Mikhail Fridman, despite pressure from Hungary. The extension, agreed upon by all 27 EU member states, will last until September 15.
EU envoys agree to renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities
European Union diplomats said the EU agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary. It was gathered that EU sanctions must be renewed every six months in a unanimous vote by the 27 member states’ ambassadors to Brussels.
Hungary seeks removal of Russian oligarch Fridman from EU sanctions list, FT reports
Hungary’s ambassador to the EU demanded that Mikhail Fridman be removed from the sanctions list, threatening to block the extension of EU sanctions imposed on about 2,000 Russians otherwise, the Financial Times reported,
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Putin's ally Hungary faces loss of voting rights in the EU - FT
The European Union agreed to remove three Russians from the sanctions list at Hungary's request. But the patience of European ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN2d
FT: EU is losing patience with Hungary and wants to deprive it of its voting rights
Budapest's reluctance to extend a series of EU sanctions against Russia in recent days has led to intensified discussions ...