Sanctions against the Russian Federation – Orban refused to extend sanctions until Trump’s inauguration – UNIAN
The next extension of sanctions is due at the end of January, meaning after Trump's inauguration the EU will have only 11 days to make a decision.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told European Union leaders he plans to wait until US President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated before extending sanctions against Russia. Bloomberg writes about this, citing its sources.
The EU has already introduced 15 packages of sanctions against Moscow due to its invasion of Ukraine. They must be renewed every six months. The next extension is due before the end of January, just 11 days after Trump is scheduled to take the oath of office.
Extending sanctions requires unanimous support from 27 member states, which could allow Orban to veto it.
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