This decision comes as EU ambassadors meet to address energy security issues, primarily resolving disagreements with Hungary, which has threatened to block the sanctions renewal. The EU's Committee of Permanent Representatives has agreed on measures to support Hungary and Slovakia's energy security,

Hungary may approve the extension of sanctions against Russia in exchange for a statement that addresses the country's concerns about "energy security". — Ukrinform.

Hungary, one of Russia’s main friends in the EU, had left its EU counterparts fuming over a refusal so far to approve the move.