EU renews Russia sanctions

EU expects to renew Russia sanctions after Hungarian hold up
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for assurances about energy security.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungary lifts veto threat
Budapest’s U-turn follows Donald Trump’s warning to Moscow that it could face more curbs unless it ends war ‘soon’
EU Set to Agree to Extend Russia Sanctions, Hungary to Back Down
The European Union is set agree to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU foreign ministers agree to extend sanctions against Russia
"This will continue to deprive Moscow of revenues to finance its war. Russia needs to pay for the damage they are causing," EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said.
Hungary agrees to approve sanctions extension against Russia
Hungary agreed at the last minute to approve the extension of sanctions against Russia. Budapest is expected to make the concessions in exchange for a statement addressing Hungary's concerns about the energy,
EU agrees on new sanctions rollover as Russia claims territorial gains
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