Hungary and Slovakia blocked the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, citing concerns over energy security and economic impact. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó criticized the European Commission's RePowerEU plan, arguing it would harm Hungary's energy security and increase utility costs. The proposal aims to phase out energy imports from Russia by 2027. Additionally, Hungary opposes Ukraine's EU accession until the rights of Hungarian minorities in Ukraine are addressed. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)