Hungary returned funds to Ukraine and Orban vetoed new EU sanctions targeting Moscow.
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Hungary returned funds to Ukraine and Orban vetoed new EU sanctions targeting Moscow.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Hungary returns aid to Ukraine while Orban blocks EU sanctions on Russia.1 source
Hungary's Orban clashes with Kyiv and vetoes EU sanctions while investigating Ukrainian bank seizures.1 source
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The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia's military economy, with Kaja Kallas estimating the financial impact. The package faces mixed reactions, including opposition from Bulgaria and previous blocks from Hungary.Also in this story
- The EU is aiming to expand sanctions against Russia, with Greece raising issues during the negotiation process.
- US imposes tariffs on EU goods, prompting Kaja Kallas to question the rationale amid EU sanctions on Russia.
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Hungary
country in Central Europe
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Orban
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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