Kaja Kallas, the European Union's high diplomat, has hinted that the assertion about power safety for Hungary, which in change supported the extension of sanctions in opposition to Russia, was symbolic.

Supply: Kallas at a press convention in Brussels on Monday, 27 January, as reported by European Pravda

Particulars: A Reuters journalist requested Kallas in regards to the essence of the assertion made by the European Union in change for Hungary lifting its veto on extending sanctions in opposition to Russia.

Quote from journalist: "Does that assertion really imply something in concrete phrases? Did Hungary get something out of this or is that this simply the European fee doing its job?"

Quote from Kallas: "Effectively, it meant [something – ed.] to Hungary, in order that mattered."

Particulars: When one other journalist requested for particulars in regards to the assertion, the EU’s high diplomat defined that it pertained to "power solidarity with landlocked nations".

Background:

• Hungary agreed to increase sanctions in opposition to Russia for an additional six months in change for an EU assertion addressing Budapest's issues about "power safety".
• Hungary secured the inclusion of a dedication within the EU’s assertion on power safety, agreeing to assist the continuation of sanctions in opposition to Russia in change for the European Fee's promise to proceed discussions with Ukraine on oil and gasoline transit.
• The EU international ministers agreed to increase sanctions in opposition to Russia for an additional six months at a gathering on Monday, 27 January.

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