Reuters reports that Hungary wants to remove eight names from the EU Russia sanctions list  

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Hungary Makes Demands on EU

Hungary is demanding changes to the European ‘s Russia sanctions list. The country wants eight individuals removed from the list and guarantees that Ukraine will hold talks about gas transit.

The EU has rule that all countries must agree to renew sanctions every six months. Hungary uses this process to get what it wants. In the past, Budapest got exceptions for Moscow Patriarch Kirill and Russian products.

Hungary’s demand is related to Ukraine’s decision not to extend an agreement with Russia about gas transit to . This means that Hungary, which a lot of Russian gas, will have to find another way to get its gas.

Hungary’s Prime Minister has good relations with Russian President . Despite the war in Ukraine, Budapest and Moscow are close allies.

Ukraine wants to strengthen ties with the by getting more favorable terms for their deal. Meanwhile, Russia says it is not winning any wars.

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