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Meeting in Brussels, Hungary's prime minister Péter Magyar and Ukraine's president agreed to improve bilateral ties. Hungary lifted its objections to further EU accession talks for Ukraine following progress on the rights of the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed in Brussels to improve relations. Hungary lifted its objections to further EU accession talks for Ukraine after progress on rights for the ethnic Hungarian minority in Ukraine.
Why it matters: Removing Hungary's veto clears a major obstacle to Ukraine's EU membership negotiations.
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The Council of the European Union adopted a 22nd round of sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine. It lists 1,569 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military-industrial complex, the largest set of listings to date.
Why it matters: The package widens restrictions on companies and people who supply Russia's war effort, affecting trade networks well beyond Europe.
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The Council of the European Union approved its 22nd package of sanctions over Russia's war in Ukraine, listing 1,569 individuals and entities in Russia's military-industrial complex. The EU described it as its largest-ever package of listings.
Why it matters: The listings widen economic pressure on Russia's arms production and affect companies trading with the targeted entities.
Sources: Council of the EU · See it on the globe