EU leaders are gathering in Brussels on Monday (30 May) afternoon to discuss the war in Ukraine, energy, defence and food security.
Leaders are, however, unlikely to unblock Hungary's opposition to a sixth package of sanctions against Russia, including introducing an oil embargo by the end of the year.
EU ambassadors have been meeting on Sunday during the day and evening and are expected to get together again on Monday morning to try to reach a compromise.
Hungary, among ...
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Already a member? Login hereEszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.
Eszter Zalan is a Hungarian journalist who worked for Brussels-based news portal EUobserver specialising in European politics, focusing on populism and Brexit.