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20th sanctions package: How Hungary is testing the patience of its partners

Shortly before the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression, Hungary is undermining relations with its European partners by threatening a double veto. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has signaled that Budapest could block both the European Union’s 20th sanctions package against Russia and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Stephan Israel
23. February 2026
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow in December. (Imago / SNA Sergey Guneev)

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Last updated: 23. February 2026

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