The fate of the European Union’s sanctions against Russia were thrown into limbo after a top Hungarian official called for a “debate” and signaled their renewal by the end of the month shouldn’t be automatic.

European Union ambassadors are expected to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, and Hungary will not block this decision. Source: Rikard Jozwiak, editor of Radio Liberty Europe on X (Twitter) Details: Rikard Jozwiak reminded that the European Union should extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months

The European Union is facing another potential showdown with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his refusal to sign off on an extension of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine.