Bangladesh, Jan. 31 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has renewed calls for the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, citing the economic damage suffered by Budapest and contrasting the EUs stance with the approach of the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump. Hungary has consistently criticized Brussels policies regarding the Ukraine conflict, arguing that they have failed to bring about peace while severely impacting the economies of EU member states.

On January 27, the European Union extended its sanctions against Russia until the end of July. Despite Hungarys known opposition to the restrictions, Budapest refrained from blocking the measure. However, in a weekly interview with Kossuth Radio on January 31, Orban hin...