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U.S. Senators Propose Sanctions on Hungary Over Ukraine Aid

3/30/2026

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis introduced the Block Putin Act to sanction Hungarian officials for obstructing Ukraine aid.
The bill ties sanctions to Hungary's reliance on Russian oil and its opposition to EU support for Ukraine.
It would impose financial sanctions and visa bans on implicated officials, contingent on reducing Hungary's Russian energy dependence.
Sanctions could be lifted within 180 days if Hungary complies.

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis introduced the Block Putin Act to sanction Hungarian officials for obstructing Ukraine aid.
The bill ties sanctions to Hungary's reliance on Russian oil and its opposition to EU support for Ukraine.
It would impose financial sanctions and visa bans on implicated officials, contingent on reducing Hungary's Russian energy dependence.
Sanctions could be lifted within 180 days if Hungary complies.