Hungary asks to exclude Russian athletes from

Hungary wants to remove Russian sports officials from the EU sanctions list, which could slow down the adoption of the 20th package of restrictions. It is reported that this decision is being discussed with European partners, but Hungary has not made any official statements yet. According to sources, Hungary is considering the exclusion as a way to ensure the participation of its citizens in sports events without violating sanctions.

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The EU sanctions list against Russia includes a wide range of organizations and individuals. Decisions on adding or removing names from the list are made by the EU Parliament and government.