27 January 12:46
The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for another 6 months, including sectoral trade bans and measures freezing central bank assets. Hungary has ceased to oppose the decision.
Raluca Ioana Draghici
International
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The decision was taken after Hungary sought assurances on energy security. The renewed sanctions include sectoral bans on trade and measures blocking the assets of Russia's central bank. Orban initially requested consultations with the Trump administration before renewing sanctions.
Sources
UE reînnoieşte sancţiunile împotriva Rusiei după ce Ungaria a renunţat la blocarea deciziei
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