As Hungary delays sanctions, Macron urges EU to increase pressure on Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday urged the European Union (EU) to further increase pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine and to adopt a sanctions package that has been blocked by Hungary.

22 Feb, 13:02 — 23 Feb, 12:41

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This story highlights the ongoing challenges within the European Union to maintain a united front against Russia's war in Ukraine, particularly concerning sanctions. Hungary's actions demonstrate internal divisions that can hinder the EU's collective response, while Macron's urging underscores the pressure to continue increasing economic measures against Russia.

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The articles cover Hungary's ongoing delay in approving new EU sanctions against Russia, with Reuters specifying a 'Ukraine pipeline dispute' as the reason. Delfi-lt focuses on French President Emmanuel Macron's subsequent call for the EU to increase pressure on Russia and adopt the blocked sanctions package, highlighting the internal EU disagreement.

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Reuterscentercenteranalyticalreports specific reason for Hungary's action

delfi-ltcentercenterneutralreports Macron's call for EU action

Coverage leans: balanced

Both outlets report the facts of the situation without apparent political leaning, focusing on different aspects of the same event.

What sources agree on

Hungary is blocking a new European Union sanctions package against Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron is urging the EU to increase pressure on Russia.

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The specific reason for Hungary blocking EU sanctions

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Hungary's block is due to a 'Ukraine pipeline dispute'.

delfi-lt

The reason for Hungary's block is not specified, only that it 'blocked' the package.

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Hungary is blocking a new EU sanctions package against Russia.

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged the European Union to increase pressure on Russia.

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Macron urged the EU to adopt the sanctions package blocked by Hungary.

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The specific reason for Hungary's block on EU sanctions (Ukraine pipeline dispute)

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The narrative shifted from reporting the specific cause of Hungary's block to the subsequent high-level political response from France.

Hungary's Reason for BlockFeb 22

Reuters reports Hungary's intention to block sanctions due to a Ukraine pipeline dispute.

Macron's Call to ActionFeb 23

Delfi-lt reports Macron urging the EU to increase pressure and adopt sanctions despite Hungary's block.

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Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

Reuters

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

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Hungaryblocking EU sanctions Emmanuel MacronFrench President, urging EU action European Unionconsidering sanctions against Russia Russiatarget of EU sanctions Ukraineinvolved in pipeline dispute

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First report: Reuters · 22 Feb, 13:02|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 24h|Window: 24h

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Reuters22 Feb, 13:02First to report

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

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delfi-lt23 Feb, 12:41Latest update

Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

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delfi-lt3h ago

Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

Prancūzijos prezidentas Emmanuelis Macronas pirmadienį paragino Europos Sąjungą (ES) toliau didinti spaudimą Rusijai dėl jos karo prieš Ukrainą ir priimti sankcijų paketą, kurį užblokavo Vengrija.

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Reuters1d ago

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute Reuters

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As Hungary delays sanctions, Macron urges EU to increase pressure on Russia

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Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

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Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

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Vengrijai vilkinant sankcijas, Macronas ragina ES didinti spaudimą Rusijai

Hungary to block new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine pipeline dispute - Reuters

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