EU sanctions against the Russian Federation may lose validity after January 31: As the orban

The interlocutors of the publication indicate that the Hungarian politician continues to block the prolongation of sanctions against the Russian Federation, and they do not know in the EU, whether they will be able to promote the solution to this issue through negotiations. Since restriction agreements require unanimity, there is no plan for the continuation of sanctions at this time if the Barban continues to block them.

" The sources add that if it is impossible to negotiate with Orban this week, this issue will be considered to be considered by the Foreign Minister, which will take place on January 27. According to another insider, the EU still "hopes to regulate the issue of prolongation [sanctions]" by the meeting head of the foreign agencies of the EU members. The media emphasizes that Earlier, Orban threatened other measures related to Ukraine, but does not currently insist actively on its position.

The probable change in this position of the Hungarian Prime Minister is associated with the accession of the 47th US President Donald Trump to the post. Journalists add that in early December 20224, Orban stated that Trump's inauguration was expected to make a decision to continue sanctions against Russia.

However, the recent statement of the US President means that Trump has not given any signs of intention to weaken the sanctions against Moscow, and added that it is likely to introduce additional measures if Putin "does not sit at the negotiation table" in relation to Ukraine. In December 2024 it became known that the EU approved a 15 package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.