Hungary stands firm against EU's new Russia energy sanctions
The Hungarian Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, announced that Hungary will oppose any EU sanctions on energy imports from Russia.
What you need to know
- Hungary opposes sanctions: Minister Peter Szijjarto stated that Hungary will not support any EU sanctions concerning energy imports from Russia.
- New sanctions in preparation: At a meeting of foreign ministers in Luxembourg, the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, related to attacks on Ukraine, was discussed.
- EU training mission: Hungary does not agree with implementing the EU training mission for Ukraine on its territory due to concerns about escalating the conflict.
Why does Hungary oppose sanctions?
During a press conference in Luxembourg, Peter Szijjarto expressed Hungary's stance against any European Union sanctions on energy imports from Russia.
The Hungarian minister emphasized that such actions could harm his country's interests. Hungary is one of the countries that relies on Russian energy resources, making it dependent on supplies from this direction.
What are the EU's plans regarding Russia?
At the meeting of foreign ministers in Luxembourg, the possibility of introducing the 17th package of sanctions against Russia was discussed.
These proposals are in response to recent missile attacks on Ukraine, which caused the deaths of many civilians.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister, Kestutis Budrys, suggested that the new sanctions should include liquefied natural gas and the Russian nuclear company Rosatom.
What about the EU training mission for Ukraine?
Hungary also expressed opposition to any implementation of the European Union training mission for Ukraine on its territory. Peter Szijjarto argued that such actions could lead to an escalation of the war.
The mission, aimed at strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities, has been extended until November 2026 and includes training in 24 EU countries.
