Within the framework of a briefing on the Ukraine war, the positions of several European leaders regarding sanctions imposed on Russian oil and gas came to the fore. According to reports, the Slovak Prime Minister demanded the suspension or abolition of sanctions on Russian oil and gas to strengthen the European Union's energy security.
Redaksiya reports that the Slovak Prime Minister criticized the European Commission, stating that after talks with the Hungarian Prime Minister, the European Commission is heading in a direction characterized by the phrase “ship sailing towards its death.” At the same time, in response to Tusk's remarks about “Putins dream,” Viktor Orban demanded the “immediate” lifting of sanctions imposed on Russian energy.
Other sources note that Orban declared an energy crisis in the European Union and called for the abolition of sanctions against Russia. UA.NEWS reports that Orban's position is linked to the demand for lifting sanctions on Russian energy.