European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the embargo on Russian oil with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who did not support this.
Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
“This evening’s discussion with PM Viktor Orban was helpful to clarify issues related to sanctions and energy security. We made progress, but further work is needed. I will convene a VC with regional players to strengthen regional cooperation on oil infrastructure.”
Uaposition memo: Hungary, which is heavily dependent on Russian oil and gas, is strongly opposed to the oil embargo in the sanctions package, even with the exception for Budapest and several other countries that have the most difficulty changing suppliers.
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