EU Considers Sanctions as Hungary's Orban Pursues Unapproved Peace Mission

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's unsanctioned diplomatic efforts to mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict draw ire from EU officials.

Orban's visits to China, Russia, and Ukraine under the guise of Hungary's EU presidency have raised concerns in Brussels.
EU officials assert Orban lacks the mandate to represent the bloc in foreign affairs and is acting independently.
The Hungarian leader's actions are seen as undermining EU unity and supporting pro-Russian interests.
China and Hungary have strengthened ties, with China backing Orban's peace mission and Hungary hosting Chinese investments.
EU member states are exploring punitive measures against Hungary for misusing its rotating presidency role.