Hungary Blocks EU Sanctions Deal Against Russia, Says Top Diplomat

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:16 AM

The European Union will not finalize new sanctions against Russia during Monday's meeting due to ongoing opposition from Hungary. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the delay before ministers gathered in Brussels.

BRUSSELS – The European Union’s top diplomat announced Monday that member nations will not reach consensus on a new set of penalties targeting Russia during today’s scheduled meeting.

Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, informed journalists that Hungary’s persistent opposition has prevented agreement on the latest sanctions proposal ahead of the foreign ministers’ gathering in Brussels on Monday.

The announcement came as Kallas spoke with reporters prior to the start of the ministerial meeting, indicating that the diplomatic deadlock would continue despite ongoing discussions among the 27-member bloc.

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