Hungary Forces EU to Lift Sanctions on Four Russians

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán used Hungary's veto power to secure sanctions relief for individuals with ties to Russia, prompting concerns among EU member states.

Hungary successfully pushed the EU to remove four individuals, including oligarch Vyacheslav Moshe Kantor, from its sanctions list after weeks of negotiations.
The EU sanctions, targeting over 2,400 individuals and organizations linked to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, were extended for another six months despite Hungary's objections.
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has long criticized EU sanctions on Russia, claiming they are ineffective and harmful to Hungary’s economy.
Critics warn that Hungary's actions could weaken the sanctions regime and encourage legal challenges from other sanctioned entities.
The concessions to Hungary highlight tensions within the EU over its unified stance on Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung