Orban urges EU to rethink Russia ties

EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
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In an interview on Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He urged the European Union to cease intensifying sanctions and suggested that the election of a new U.
Hungary's Orban urges EU to lift Russia sanctions, media reports
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.
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Viktor Orban hopes that after a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, the European Union will change its economic policy. "It’s time to throw sanctions out the window," said the Prime Minister of Hungary.
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In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop intensifying sanctions and suggested that a new U.
It is time to abandon sanctions and mend ties with Russia, Orbán says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged Brussels to lift sanctions and mend ties with Russia. He has also commended Hungary's performance during the previous EU presidency. Source: European Pravda,
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