Hungary Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia and Aid to Ukraine

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced that the country will block the adoption of the 20th EU sanctions package against Russia and halt efforts to provide further aid to Ukraine. This comes with a condition that Ukraine reopens the main pipeline supplying Russian oil to Hungary.

22 Feb, 13:02 — 22 Feb, 13:11

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Why this matters

Hungary's threat to block EU sanctions against Russia and aid to Ukraine is significant because it challenges the bloc's unity and effectiveness in responding to the conflict. Such actions could weaken the EU's collective stance, potentially emboldening Russia and undermining support for Ukraine's defense efforts.

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News outlets report that Hungary has threatened to block the European Union's latest package of sanctions against Russia. While both sources confirm Hungary's intention to block sanctions, delfi-lt provides a specific condition for this threat, linking it to Ukraine's actions regarding an oil pipeline.

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danascenter-leftcenter-leftneutralreports official statement without embellishment

delfi-ltcentercenterneutralreports official statement and specific condition

Coverage leans: center

The coverage is largely factual, reporting official statements without significant editorializing or strong political framing from either outlet.

What sources agree on

Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions against Russia.
A Hungarian minister made the announcement regarding the blocking of sanctions.

Where they diverge

The specific reason or condition for Hungary's threat to block sanctions

danas

danas reports the announcement without specifying a condition or reason for Hungary's decision.

delfi-lt

delfi-lt states that Hungary's threat is conditional on Ukraine opening the main pipeline supplying Russian oil to Hungary.

The scope of Hungary's blocking threat

danas

danas indicates Hungary will block the '20th package of sanctions' and 'efforts related to aid to Ukraine'.

delfi-lt

delfi-lt only mentions blocking the 'latest EU sanctions package against Russia' without reference to aid for Ukraine.

Key claims4 unverified

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto announced the country would block the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia.

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Hungary's threat to block EU sanctions is conditional on Ukraine opening the main pipeline supplying Russian oil to Hungary.

unverified·delfi-lt

Hungary also announced it would block efforts related to aid for Ukraine.

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The specific condition for Hungary's threat, related to Ukraine opening an oil pipeline

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Hungary's intention to block aid to Ukraine

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Hungarian Minister's AnnouncementFeb 21-22

A Hungarian minister announced the country's intention to block EU sanctions against Russia and potentially aid to Ukraine, with one outlet specifying the statement was made on Sunday.

How outlets covered this

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danas

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

delfi-lt

Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

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Key entities

HungaryCountry threatening to block EU actions European UnionBloc whose sanctions and aid are threatened RussiaTarget of EU sanctions UkraineRecipient of EU aid, subject of pipeline condition Peter SzijjartoHungarian Foreign Minister making the announcement

Coverage Timeline

First report: delfi-lt · 22 Feb, 13:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 8m|Window: 8m

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delfi-lt22 Feb, 13:02First to report

Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

danas22 Feb, 13:11Latest update

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

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danas6d ago

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

Ministar spoljnih poslova Mađarske Peter Sijarto objavio je danas da će njegova zemlja blokirati pokušaj Evropske unije (EU) da usvoji 20. paket sankcija protiv Rusije, kao i da će zaustaviti napore za dopremanje dalje pomoći Ukrajini.

By Suzana Peljto

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delfi-lt6d ago

Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

Jei Ukraina neatidarys pagrindinio rusišką naftą į Vengriją tiekiančio naftotiekio, Budapeštas blokuos naujausią Europos Sąjungos (ES) sankcijų paketą Rusijai, sekmadienį pareiškė Vengrijos ministras pirmininkas ir užsienio reikalų ministras.

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Hungary Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia and Aid to Ukraine

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Center

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

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Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

Read at source (2 outlets)

Mađarska najavila da će blokirati usvajanje 20. paketa sankcija EU protiv Rusije

Orbanas grasina blokuoti naujausią ES sankcijų paketą Rusijai

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