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Switzerland Backs EU Sanctions on Russian Media; Hungary Resists Ukraine's Membership

4/23/2025

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Switzerland is set to join the EU in sanctioning eight Russian state media outlets starting April 23, 2025, as a strong stance against Russia's aggression in Ukraine. In contrast, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands against Ukraine's EU membership, prioritizing economic worries over the widespread support for Ukraine's accession among his citizens.

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Switzerland is set to join the EU in sanctioning eight Russian state media outlets starting April 23, 2025, as a strong stance against Russia's aggression in Ukraine. In contrast, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stands against Ukraine's EU membership, prioritizing economic worries over the widespread support for Ukraine's accession among his citizens.