EU's Russia sanctions still face Hungarian block; Iran shipping efforts ramp up
By Louis de Briant ( April 17, 2026, 16:33 GMT | Insight) -- No breakthrough on the EU's 20th Russia sanctions plan is likely at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council next week despite the political transition in Hungary, an EU diplomat said on Friday. The package includes tighter curbs on Russia’s shadow fleet and maritime services. Meanwhile, EU countries are coordinating a multinational effort to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's coast.No breakthrough on the EU's latest Russia sanctions plan is likely at a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council next week despite recent Hungarian elections heralding the end of Victor Orbán's leadership, an EU diplomat said on Friday....
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