Hungary must not ‘betray its own struggle for freedom’ by blocking Russia sanctions, says German minister

BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) – EU foreign ministers will urge ​Hungary to ‌rethink its decision to block the European Union’s next package ‌of ​sanctions ⁠against Russia, German ⁠Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Brussels on Monday.

“I ​do not believe it is ⁠right for ⁠Hungary to ​betray its own struggle ​for freedom and European ‌sovereignty,” Wadephul said.

“That is why we will ⁠once again present our arguments to the Hungarians ⁠in ‌Budapest, but ⁠also here in ​Brussels, ‌of course, and ​ask ⁠them to reconsider their position,” he added.

(Reporting by Friederike HeineEditing by Ludwig ​Burger)