Bangladesh, June 30 -- In a major policy shift signaling a subtle yet significant recalibration of Western sanctions against Moscow, the United States has lifted restrictions that had previously blocked financial transactions related to the construction of Hungarys Paks-2 nuclear power plant. This unexpected development marks not only a diplomatic win for Hungary but also an indicator of a potentially evolving Western approach toward Russia, particularly in areas deemed critical to civilian infrastructure and energy security.

On June 29, the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general license permitting Russias Gazprombank and a range of other major Russian financial institutions to resume transactions connected to civil ...