Hungary will not support the extension of sanctions against Russia if Ukraine does not start the transit of Russian gas to Europe – said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán The long-term extension should be completed by the European Union by January 31.
– Economic consequences for us – said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in an interview of the week for public radio Kost.
According to him, Kiev’s actions, for example, the end of Russian gas transit in Europe, led to an increase in the price of raw materials in the European Union, and due to the sanctions of the European Union, Russia lost 19 billion euros in the last three years.
Orban to the authorities in Kiev crushed the transit of Russia and the guarantee of Ukraine, which Ukraine does not provide, to Europe.
“If (UKRAINIES) help, let’s open another way to play gas,” Orban said, threatening to extend the campaigns in the Kremlin. This issue should be unanimously adopted by all 27 EU member states every six months.
Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbanoliulim Harvest / Panj / EPA
Budapest could risk a veto
“I believe that Hungary will take into account the sanctions for Russia,” the French foreign minister said on Friday. His position was appointed by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
On Wednesday, US President Trump said taxes, tariffs and sanctions would be imposed on Russia if no deal is reached in Ukraine.
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As the political kiss on Thursday, with diplomatic sources pointed out, Budapest may leave the veto threat due to Trump’s tough stance on Russia.
Another decision on the long-term extension must be made by the European Union by January 31. The meeting of the ministers of foreign affairs of the community is scheduled for Monday.
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