Hungary blocks EU embargo on Russian oil imports

<div id="firstBodyDiv" data-bind-html-content-type="article" data-bind-html-compile="article.body" data-first-article-body=" During their summit in Brussels on Monday and Tuesday, leaders of the countries of the union The 27 imposed a new package of sanctions on Russia, which included in particular the inclusion of the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill on the European blacklist, as he is "An old … Read more

Russian special operation in Ukraine: online broadcast on May 29

+ A – Defense Ministry briefings, politicians’ statements, journalists’ testimonies The Russian Armed Forces continue to conduct a special military operation to protect Donbass. On the eve of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the capture of the city of Krasny Liman. On Saturday evening, the head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, added … Read more

The Ukrainian authorities thought about the oil blackmail of Hungary

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine decided to engage in blackmailing Hungary, threatening its prime minister to use the “excellent leverage” that is “in the hands of Ukraine.” As the adviser to the Minister of Energy, Elena Zerkal, who voiced this threat, clarified, we are talking about the Druzhba oil pipeline. Her words are quoted … Read more

Hungary’s prime minister rules out discussing a European embargo on Russian oil at the upcoming European leaders’ summit

Hungary’s prime minister ruled outJ Victor Urban The issue of a European embargo on Russian oil will be discussed at a summit of European leaders next week, in a new blow to the European Union’s efforts to win support for a new sanctions package against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. “Solutions must precede sanctions.” … Read more

EU continues to aim for Russia’s oil embargo agreement in May = diplomatic sources | Reuters

The European Union (EU) continues to aim to agree on a gradual embargo on Russian oil later this month. Taken in March 2019 (2022 Archyde.com / Yves Herman / File Photo) [Brussels, 13th Archyde.com]-The European Union (EU) continues to aim to agree on a gradual embargo on Russian oil later this month. Four diplomats and … Read more

Orban called the sixth package of EU sanctions against Russia a historical mistake

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes that the adoption by the European Union of the sixth package of sanctions against Russia is a historical mistake. Orban sent a corresponding letter to the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der, Index reports. “Neither Hungary nor the EU is ready to accept and implement the measures … Read more

Slovakia on banning Russian oil imports: It will destroy Europe’s economy

Slovak Energy Minister Karol Galic says that banning Russian oil imports would be “devastating” to Europe’s economy, and believes that such a move would “significantly harm oil supplies for several countries.” Slovakia on banning Russian oil imports: It will destroy Europe’s economy Slovak Energy Minister Karol Galic said on Wednesday that a ban on Russian … Read more

Hungary denies revoking veto on Russian oil embargo

Hungary has not withdrawn its veto power on the EU embargo on oil imported from Russia. This was stated by the representative of the Hungarian government Zoltan Kovacs on Twitter. According to the Hungarian official, Budapest opposes sanctions against gas and oil supplies from Russia. This position remains unchanged, Hungary does not support sanctions against … Read more