Russia would like to see a resumption in the transit of gas via Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, after the European Commission issued a statement saying it planned to continue talks with Kyiv on natural gas supplies to Europe.

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine after Hungary lifted its opposition to the move.

Hungary has stopped delaying the renewal of European sanctions on Moscow, which may have detrimental consequences on its relationship with Russia.

BRUSSELS - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said she expected the bloc to renew its sanctions on Russia on Monday after Hungary signalled it would stop holding up the move in return for assurances about energy security.

Before reupping the sanctions, Budapest wanted to wait for Trump's inauguration, then insisted Brussels push Ukraine to reopen a gas pipeline running to Central Europe.

European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels to address a Hungarian block on extending sanctions on Russia. Hungary's agreement is crucial for passing a statement on energy security and ensuring the continuation of sanctions.

BRUSSELS – 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.

Hungarians risk jeopardizing a special relationship with the US if they vote out Prime Minister Viktor Orban in elections next year, said US President Donald Trump’s former envoy to Budapest.Most Read

Officials in Brussels are considering returning to purchasing Russian gas through the EU, "Financial Times" reports, citing people familiar with EU negotiations. This would be part of a potential agreement that could end Russia's war against Ukraine.

Officials in Brussels are considering the possibility of resuming the purchase of Russian gas through the EU, "Financial Times" reports, citing sources familiar with EU negotiations. This would form part of a potential agreement intended to end Russia's war against Ukraine.

On January 15, VTsIOM published its assessment of Russians' knowledge of history — the results turned out to be contradictory. The least difficulty was caused by the question of the opponents of the USSR in World War II: 90% of respondents named