EU, Russia and Hungary

Belgian King to Step In if Hungary Prevents EU Sanctions on Russia
The European Union (EU) faces a critical challenge as Hungary signals it may veto the extension of sanctions against Russia. These sanctions, introduced in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022,
EU weighs invoking Belgian king to counter Hungary’s veto on Russia sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned the bloc’s other 26 leaders he might block the sanctions’ renewal, citing his expectation of Donald Trump’s inauguration as U.S. president on Jan. 20. Orban argued that if Trump eased U.
EU May Invoke 1944 Belgian Wartime Law to Safeguard Russia Sanctions
The EU considers emergency options, including a 1944 Belgian law, to uphold sanctions against Russia as Hungary threatens to veto their renewal.
EU eyes enlisting Belgian king to help safeguard Russia sanctions
Royal wartime decree seen as fallback option to keep Russia’s frozen €190bn in EU if Hungary vetoes renewal of sanctions
EU considers enlisting Belgian king and 81-year-old decree to block Hungary’s potential veto of Russian sanctions
The EU is reportedly considering using a wartime, signed by the king, to block the potential transfer of €190 billion worth of Russian assets.
EU to involve Belgian king if Orbán vetoes sanctions against Russia - FT
The European Union is considering options in case Hungary vetoes the extension of sanctions against Moscow. One of the ways could be the law of the Kingdom of Belgium from the Second World War, the Financial Times reports.
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EU Commission doubles down on Russian asset confiscation despite Belgian warnings
European Commissioner for Economy Valdis Dombrovskis said Moscow must be made to “pay” for its nearly three-year-long war in Ukraine.
Tanker with sanctioned Russian LNG did not enter Germany: gas carrier went to Belgium
The Coral Nordic tanker with a batch of LNG from the Cryogaz Vysotsk plant indicated the German port as the final point of ...
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Belgium holds first trial of Russians for cybercrimes
V. S. and E. T. were arrested in Spain in June 2023 and extradited to Belgium. During searches of their residence, police seized 16 servers. At the opening of the trial, the Brussels prosecutor ...
PM Anwar expected to address issues on trade, Palestine with Belgian, EU leaders
BRUSSELS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to address issues on trade, the Middle East and the ...
Russia's Biggest Exports Could Soon Face Full Embargo in Europe: Report
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia to the European Union may be phased out by Brussels, according to Bloomberg.
Japan launches independent mission to NATO as tensions with Russia, China and North Korea rise
Japan on Thursday formally inaugurated an independent mission to the NATO military alliance as Tokyo and NATO seek to bolster cooperation amid escalating tension from Russia, China and North Korea.
India seventh largest coffee producer in the world: Government
India has become the seventh-largest coffee producer globally, with exports nearly doubling to $1.29 billion in FY24. Major ...
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Hsieh eases into Melbourne quarters
Thirty-nine-year-old Hsieh, who last year retired from singles, is also defending her mixed doubles title with partner Jan ...