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EU diplomats scramble to overcome Hungary’s threat to derail new sanctions on Russia
Hungary's veto blocks EU's 20th sanctions on Russia and a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, citing energy security amid a pipeline dispute and domestic political tensions.
- On Feb. 23, Hungary vetoed the EU's 20th sanctions package and blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine in Brussels, prompting diplomats to work late to prevent derailment.
- After late-January damage to the Druzhba pipeline, Hungary said it would block sanctions until Russian oil flows resume, tying the stance to the April 12 election campaign.
- The European Commission unveiled measures on Feb. 6 targeting Russia's sectors, but all EU sanctions require unanimity, and `Unfortunately, we did not reach an agreement on the 20th sanctions package`, an official said.
- The veto has immediate diplomatic and legal consequences for the EU, as officials warned it undermines treaty commitments and concerns about sincere cooperation after Hungary's rejection of the sanctions and loan.
- Hungary's election timetable adds pressure to a fragile diplomatic window as the veto risks delaying the €90 billion loan Ukraine needs and the bloc extends sanctions until Feb. 24, 2027.
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