Brussels is seeking to get Hungary's veto to expand sanctions against Russia. He wrote about this Bloomberg With reference to sources.
According to the agency, the European Union is forced to renew the effects of limitations every six months. To make a prolonged decision, it is necessary to have the consent of all 27 countries of the organization.
Currently, the EU government is looking for an open way, introducing mechanisms will not be afraid of protests from Budapest.
Specifically, in Brussels, they discussed the conversion of restrictive measures into certain commercial measures, the application does not require the common consent of countries in the EU. For their approval, there will be enough conditions.
In addition, the option is considered in which some European countries will form an alliance of those who want. Each of them will then impose appropriate sanctions for Russia.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump expanded for the year of sanctions, introduced by his predecessor Joe Biden.