Hungary to back EU sanctions on Russia if bloc unites, PM says
L'essentiel
- Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar stated that Hungary would support anti-Russian sanctions if there is unanimous agreement within the European Union.
- This comes as the EU prepares for its 21st package of restrictions, with Hungary having previously blocked aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Russia.
Résumé généré par IA
Pourquoi c'est important
Hungary has previously blocked financial aid to Kyiv and sanctions against Russia. The European Union is preparing for its 21st package of sanctions against Russia.
Hungarian authorities would support anti-Russian sanctions if there is consensus on them within the European Union, Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said.
"If there is unanimity in the European Union, then of course in that case we will support sanctions [against Russia]," he said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel.
The European Union has already introduced 20 sanctions packages against Russia. As EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said in April, leaders of member states had already begun preparations for the 21st package of restrictions. Hungary has repeatedly blocked financial aid to Kiev and sanctions against Russia in the past.
Questions ouvertes
- Will there be unanimity within the EU for the 21st sanctions package?
- What specific conditions might Hungary impose if unanimity is reached?
- What is the current status of Hungary's previous objections to sanctions and aid?
