Oil at stake: Hungary’s veto could tilt Europe’s Ukraine strategy

Hungary’s veto of the EU’s next round of Russia sanctions over oil and energy concerns blocks a united EU approach to pressuring Moscow and delays a €90 billion loan to Kyiv, illustrating how energy security and Hungary’s election considerations shape Europe’s Ukraine policy. The piece argues sanctions have diminishing returns and suggests Europe may need a revised strategy to pressure Russia while managing domestic energy impacts as Ukraine seeks stronger pressure to end the war.