Hungary Drops EU Russia Sanctions Veto After Compromise
Facing a midnight deadline, the European Union narrowly avoided a lapse in sanctions against Russia after Hungary dropped its veto. The impasse, lasting several days, involved Hungary demanding the removal of several individuals from the sanctions blacklist, a compromise eventually reached. This marks the second time in three months Hungary has threatened to block EU sanctions, highlighting significant strategic disagreements within the bloc regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The sanctions, affecting over 2,400 individuals and entities, were renewed for another six months.
John Q. Hosedrinker