World · 23 February 2026
German Minister urges Hungary to rethink blocking Russia sanctions
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Germany’s top diplomat has urged Hungary to rethink its decision to stall the European Union’s forthcoming sanctions package against Russia, cautioning that the move sits uneasily with Hungary’s past struggles for liberty and its commitment to European solidarity. Foreign ministers from across the bloc are expected to challenge Budapest’s position in talks held both in Brussels and the Hungarian capital. The intervention highlights growing strains within the EU as member states grapple with presenting a united front over Moscow.
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