The European Union should end sanctions against Russia because Donald Trump’s administration is poised to usher in a “new era” from next week, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era.

Orban defended his key aide in his first remarks on the matter since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Rogan for alleged corruption earlier this month. Orban's cabinet office has dismissed the U.S. move as the "last,

Sanctions issued by the United States last week against a powerful Hungarian official with close ties to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán have “strengthened” that official's standing within the populist government,

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.