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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
Gergely Szakacs

Hungary will not veto EU sanctions on Russia - Orban

FILE PHOTO: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to the media as he visits the Ukraine-Hungary border where people cross into the country to flee the Russian massive military operation against Ukraine, in Beregsurany, Hungary, February 26, 2022. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

Hungary will not veto European Union sanctions against Russia and the unity of the 27-member bloc is paramount given the war in Ukraine, which Hungary condemns unequivocally, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said.

Orban, who has been strongly criticised by the Hungarian opposition for his friendly ties with Russia, flagged what he called an adjustment in relations because of the war, though adding that should not have an impact on energy deals.

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