Hungary has threatened to block the latest package of sanctions against Russia unless it receives guarantees on the resumption of gas supplies through Ukraine.

Hungary has once again negotiated concessions from the EU sanctions imposed on Russia. Due to pressure from Viktor Orbán's government, MOL has gained increased freedom to trade fuels derived from Russian oil,

Hungary's top diplomat vowed on Thursday to delay extending EU sanctions against Russian individuals -- including President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov -- to avoid making Russian-US negotiations "difficult".

"Hungary also blocked sanctions against 27 individuals and organizations, including Patriarch Kirill, arguing that targeting religious leaders undermines peace efforts," a Hungarian government spokesperson said.

Hungary wants to remove eight individuals from the European Union's Russia sanctions list and receive fresh guarantees on Ukraine gas transit talks before agreeing to renew the restrictions, EU diplomats said.

Reuters reported that Budapest wants to remove eight individuals from the European Union’s sanctions list against Russia and secure new guarantees regarding negotiations on gas transit through Ukraine before agreeing to extend the restrictions.

Hungary wants the European Union to remove eight individuals from its sanctions list against Russia. In that case, it may support the extension of restrictions, Reuters informs. According to the media outlet,