The European Union is once again attempting to sanction Patriarch Kirill, the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, after Hungary previously vetoed the decision in 2022. Kirill is accused of spreading revisionist propaganda to justify the war in Ukraine, leading to his inclusion in a new, wider package of sanctions. While Hungary's new government now supports the move, unanimous approval from all 27 member states remains uncertain, with Brussels aiming for agreement on the 21st sanctions package by July 15.