Hungary removed its veto on the EU's six-month extension of Russia sanctions on Monday, but it may not be its last standoff.
The deal was struck after the EU agreed to issue a joint, non-binding statement by top diplomat Kaja Kallas and the European Commission to support Hungary's energy security at Monday's meeting of foreign ministers.
Budapest had stalled the EU's sanctions roll-over for weeks, demanding Brussels pressure Ukraine to resume suspended gas transit from Russia to Europe.
According to the statement seen by Euractiv, the EU promised to continue discussions with Ukraine on the supply to Europe through its gas pipeline system.
"In that context, the Commission is ready to associate Hungary in the process (along with Slovakia)," it stated.
In return, Budapest backed the sanction extension, people familiar with the matter told Euractiv.
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