The EU Council approved extended sanctions against Russia, with political figures Péter Magyar and Viktor Orbán showing differing views on the policy.
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Updated Jun 1
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The EU Council approved extended sanctions against Russia, with political figures Péter Magyar and Viktor Orbán showing differing views on the policy.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Péter Magyar is leading a political shift in Hungary, marking a move to end long-standing pro-Russia policies.Sub-event
EU Council extends sanctions against Russia; Magyar criticizes Russia more than Orbán.1 source
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The entities involved
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Council of the European Union
institution of the European Union representing the member states' governments bringing together national ministers from each EU country to adopt laws and coordinate policies
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Viktor Orbán
Prime Minister of Hungary (1998–2002; 2010–2026)
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Péter Magyar
Hungarian lawyer and politician, Prime Minister of Hungary since 2026
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