Orban to EU: Wait for Trump Before Extending Russia Sanctions
- Hungarian leader told EU he’s not ready to back extension
- EU sanctions require unanimous renewal every six months
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told European Union leaders that he wants to wait until the inauguration of his ally Donald Trump before deciding whether to extend the bloc’s sanctions against Russia, according to people familiar with the matter.
The EU has imposed 15 rounds of sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, which need to be extended every six months. The next extension is due by the end of January, 11 days after Trump is due to be sworn in.