The European Union should end sanctions against Russia because Donald Trump’s administration is poised to usher in a “new era” from next week, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop the policy of intensifying sanctions.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era.

Peter Magyar, the opposition challenger to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, told Reuters he would keep Hungary firmly anchored in the European Union and NATO if he wins elections due in early 2026 and would strive for "pragmatic relations" with Russia.

Orban defended his key aide in his first remarks on the matter since the U.S. imposed sanctions on Rogan for alleged corruption earlier this month. Orban's cabinet office has dismissed the U.S. move as the "last,

In an interview on Friday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán stressed the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He urged the European Union to cease intensifying sanctions and suggested that the election of a new U.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.

Viktor Orban hopes that after a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, the European Union will change its economic policy. "It’s time to throw sanctions out the window," said the Prime Minister of Hungary.

In a Friday interview, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasized the need to renew the EU's relationship with Russia. He called on the European Union to stop intensifying sanctions and suggested that a new U.