The Council of the European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for six months. Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that Hungary received guarantees regarding energy security. The Hungarian government initially blocked the sanctions extension, citing the US elections, but later agreed under conditions related to Ukraine's gas transit. The European Commission is seeking guarantees from Ukraine for oil supplies to the EU. Critics, including politicians from Hungary, have commented on the government's actions and its alignment with foreign leaders. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)