Hungarian block: Von der Leyen travels to Kyiv empty-handed

Hungary is blocking the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, thereby also disavowing EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who wanted to make a show of determination in Kyiv on the 4th anniversary of the Russian war.

Stephan Israel

24. February 2026

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Stephan Israel

24. February 2026

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Last updated: 24. February 2026