Germany urges Hungary to stop blocking EU sanctions against Russia to avoid betraying its own history
EU ministers are urging Hungary to stop blocking new Russian sanctions. Germany warned that the veto would betray Hungary's own historic struggle for freedom.
Hungary 
HU has blocked the European Union's next package of sanctions against Russia 
RU, a move that currently prevents the formal adoption of the measure. This decision, reported on February 23, 2026, has halted the progress of the EU's next sanctions package against Russia and prompted an immediate response from diplomatic circles across the region.
HU has blocked the European Union's next package of sanctions against Russia RU, a move that currently prevents the formal adoption of the measure. This decision, reported on February 23, 2026, has halted the progress of the EU's next sanctions package against Russia and prompted an immediate response from diplomatic circles across the region.In response to the block, EU foreign ministers will seek to persuade the Hungarian government to reconsider its position. German 
DE Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has spoken publicly on the matter, highlighting the ongoing efforts to resolve the impasse. The situation has triggered immediate diplomatic activity within the European Union, with discussions taking place in both Brussels and Budapest.
DE Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has spoken publicly on the matter, highlighting the ongoing efforts to resolve the impasse. The situation has triggered immediate diplomatic activity within the European Union, with discussions taking place in both Brussels and Budapest.
