EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine

The European Union failed to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary vetoed the measures. Hungary’s move came after claims that Ukraine was delaying restarting the flow of Russian oil via a pipeline, leading to tensions between the countries. The EU imposed sanctions on eight Russian individuals for human rights violations, but broader sanctions and the crucial loan were blocked due to Hungary’s opposition.

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