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EU Extends Sanctions on Russia Amid Hungary's Energy Deal

1/28/2025

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The European Union has extended its sanctions on Russia for another six months, following Hungary's removal of its blockade after securing energy security guarantees. These sanctions are crucial in curbing funding for Russia's military efforts. EU officials emphasized that not renewing them could jeopardize support for Ukraine by potentially unfreezing Russian assets. Hungary's gas transit concerns were also resolved during talks.

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The European Union has extended its sanctions on Russia for another six months, following Hungary's removal of its blockade after securing energy security guarantees. These sanctions are crucial in curbing funding for Russia's military efforts. EU officials emphasized that not renewing them could jeopardize support for Ukraine by potentially unfreezing Russian assets. Hungary's gas transit concerns were also resolved during talks.