In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop the policy of intensifying sanctions.

Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European Union and NATO if he wins elections due in early 2026 and would strive for "pragmatic relations" with Russia.

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.

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.

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.Most Read from BloombergThese Homes Withstood the LA Fires.

Ten European Union countries have called for the 27-nation bloc to ban imports of pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia, a document seen by Reuters showed, as Europe debates fresh sanctions on Moscow over the war in Ukraine.

In an interview on Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He urged the European Union to cease intensifying sanctions and suggested that the election of a new U.

Viktor Orban hopes that after a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, the European Union will change its economic policy. "It’s time to throw sanctions out the window," said the Prime Minister of Hungary.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has urged Brussels to lift sanctions and mend ties with Russia. He has also commended Hungary's performance during the previous EU presidency. Source: European Pravda,

In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop intensifying sanctions and suggested that a new U.