Hungary's Orbán Warns EU Sanctions on Russia Threaten Economic Stability
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticizes EU's sanctions policy, claiming it harms European economies more than Russia's.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán argues that EU sanctions on Russia should be reconsidered to prevent economic collapse in Europe.
- Orbán believes the current sanctions regime keeps energy prices high, negatively impacting the EU's competitiveness.
- Hungary, holding the EU's rotating presidency, has consistently opposed sanctions, citing its reliance on Russian energy imports.
- The European Parliament is pushing for stricter measures against Russia, including targeting its 'shadow fleet' and banning fossil fuel imports.
- Orbán predicts that President-elect Donald Trump may withdraw U.S. support for Ukraine, potentially benefiting Hungary's struggling economy.
Associated Press 
