"I would have expected a much greater feeling of solidarity from Hungary for Ukraine. Instead, with the help of state propaganda and private but controlled by the government media, the ruling party managed to create a climate of hostility towards the victim of aggression, and now is trying to exploit that in the general election, he said."
"there is not going to be progress on this issue today, as Budapest continues to block the adoption of the sanctions. We are doing our utmost to have the sanctions package through and we are looking for ways how we can do it. But as we have heard some very strong statements from Hungary, I don't really see they a"
"If we are not able to put the sanctions on Russia, then Russia will be happy, he said."
Hungary is blocking the European Union's 20th package of sanctions against Russia, making an agreement increasingly unlikely before the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. German foreign minister Johann Wadephul expressed astonishment and sought discussion at the EU foreign ministers meeting. Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna warned that failure to adopt the sanctions would benefit Russia. Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski sharply criticised Hungary for fostering hostility toward Ukraine through state and controlled media and accused the ruling party of exploiting the issue for domestic electoral gain. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas acknowledged no progress and said efforts continue.
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