Hungary has consistently resisted tougher sanctions against Russia and increased European support for Ukraine.
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Hungary has consistently resisted tougher sanctions against Russia and increased European support for Ukraine.
EU foreign ministers agreed to extend sanctions on Russia to deprive Moscow of revenues to finance its war
Hungary initially claimed it wanted to wait for new US President Donald Trump's inauguration to approve the extension
Prime Minister Viktor Orban demanded Brussels push Ukraine to reopen a gas pipeline to Central Europe
Hungary has received guarantees on energy security from the EU, including promises to involve Hungary and Slovakia in talks with Kyiv about gas supplies
Ukraine let a gas transit agreement with Russia lapse on New Year's Day to cut off funds Moscow uses to finance its war
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