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Hungary's Orban says EU plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented

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Posted on May 23, 2025

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Hungary's Orban says EU plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented
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BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Union's plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday in an interview on state radio. The European

Hungary's Orban Opposes EU's Plan to Ban Russian Energy Imports

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The European Union's plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday in an interview on state radio.

The European Commission will next month propose legal measures to phase out the EU's imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by the end of 2027, the body said earlier in May. Member states Slovakia and Hungary, which rely on Russian oil and gas supplies, have opposed the proposed ban.

(Reporting by Krisztina Than and Anita Komuves; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Hungary opposes EU's plan to ban Russian energy imports.
  • EU aims to phase out Russian gas by 2027.
  • Hungary and Slovakia rely heavily on Russian energy.
  • Orban spoke against the ban in a state radio interview.
  • The European Commission to propose legal measures next month.

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What did Viktor Orban say about the EU's energy import plan?
Viktor Orban stated that the European Union's plan to ban Russian energy imports must be prevented.
When will the European Commission propose legal measures regarding Russian energy imports?
The European Commission will propose legal measures to phase out imports of all Russian gas and liquefied natural gas by the end of 2027.
What is the timeline for the EU's proposed ban on Russian energy imports?
The EU plans to phase out imports of Russian energy by the end of 2027, as stated by the European Commission.

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