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Spox-Talks w/Hungary 'Constructive' But 'Work Continues' On Russia Sanctions

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Wires reporting comments from European Commission spox stating that the EU's talks with Hungary on agreeing to a sixth package of sanctions on Russia have been 'constructive' but that 'work continues'.

  • Following cancellation of today's call between Commission Pres. Ursula von der Leyen and Hungarian PM Viktor Orban (see1118BST bullet), spox states that a call will take place "once we have made progress on the technical work".
  • Comes as Ukrainian Presideny Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Slovakian lawmakers calling for the rapid implementation of the sixth round of sanctions on Russia. Alongside Hungary, Slovakia is seen as a potential holdout owing to the country's heavy reliance on Russian oil for its refineries.

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