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Ukraine Arrests Two Hungarian Spies Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Ukraine's security service SBU claims to have arrested two Hungarian spies. Hours later, Budapest expels "two Ukrainian spies" – whereupon Ukraine responds with its own expulsions.

Ukraine Arrests Two Hungarian Spies Amid Diplomatic Tensions

EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

The EU member states say a resounding yes to responding to the US tariffs - but open up for stopping the trade war "at any time". "Tariffs can start being collected from April 15", announces the EU Commission.

EU Greenlights Retaliatory Tariffs on US Goods Starting April 15

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

Hungary's foreign minister wants to stop the EU's planned new sanctions against the Russians – including President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov – in order not to "complicate" the negotiations between Moscow and Washington. The Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has previously called for negotiations on Ukraine's future and refused to back or delay military support packages to Kyiv.

Hungary threatens to block EU's new sanctions

EU extends sanctions against Russia

Hungary drops its veto threat and agrees to extend the EU's sanctions against Russia. Absolutely necessary, says Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.

EU extends sanctions against Russia