Hungary vetoes EU decision of anti-Russian sanctions, loan to Ukraine

Hungary vetoed the European Union’s decision on the adoption of the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions and the provision of a 90-billion-euro "military loan" to Ukraine due to the blocking of oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said after a EU ministerial meeting in Brussels.

UN Security Council alarmed over Middle East tensions, UK, US, France block UNSC statement

United Nations Security Council countries have called for stepped-up diplomatic efforts to avert a wider Middle East conflict after the killings of two militant leaders raised tensions.

Georgian Parliament overcame the President's veto on the law on foreign agents

The Georgian Parliament by a majority vote overcame the veto of the country's President Salome Zurabishvili on the law on foreign agents. The Mtavari television company reported this on May 28.

Georgian parliament’s committee OKs motion to overturn veto on foreign agents law

The Georgian parliament's legal affairs committee has approved a motion to override President Salome Zourabichvili's veto on the law on foreign agents. The meeting was streamed live on the legislature's website.

Georgian President vetoes law on foreign agents; US threatened Georgia with sanctions

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili vetoed the law on foreign agents adopted by parliament. She announced this at a briefing.

Palestinian Authority to Review Ties With Washington After US’ UNSC Veto

The Palestinian Authority will review its policy toward the United States after the latter vetoed its request for full UN membership this week, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an interview out Saturday.

China warns against tightening of sanctions against DPRK

A Chinese envoy on Thursday warned against the tightening of sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

Russia vetoes renewal of UN sanctions on N Korea

Russia has vetoed the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring the enforcement of UN sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

China condemns US veto of call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza at UN

China has sharply criticised the US for vetoing a United Nations (UN) Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

EU summit agrees €50 billion aid for Ukraine despite Hungary's veto threat

European Union leaders unanimously agreed on Thursday to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, the chairman of the summit said, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary. 

Hungary reacted sharply to EU threats over Ukraine

Hungary will not succumb to “blackmail” from the European Union regarding the allocation of an aid package to Ukraine, the country’s Minister for EU Affairs Janos Boka said on Facebook, commenting on the Financial Times publication about the bloc’s plans to put pressure on Budapest.

UNGA to meet after US veto

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will meet on Tuesday to discuss the US vetoing an amendment to a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on December 22.

US, Arab states engage in high-level diplomacy to avoid veto of UN resolution on Gaza

The United States, key allies and Arab nations engaged in high-level diplomacy in hopes of avoiding another US veto of a new UN resolution on desperately needed aid to Gaza ahead of a long-delayed vote now scheduled for Thursday morning.

EU Leaders in Search for Ways to Shift Orban's Stance on Ukraine - Reports

 EU leaders are struggling to find ways to change Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position against Brussels' support for Kiev, media reported on Monday, citing EU officials.

Hungary Can Veto Real, Not Hypothetical EU-Ukraine Talks - Hungarian FM

 Hungary will be able to veto accession talks between the EU and Ukraine when they are real and not hypothetical, as now, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

Orban, Hungary blocked EU aid for Ukraine

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked €50 billion in EU aid for Ukraine, after leaders side-stepped his opposition to agree to open talks with Kyiv on joining the bloc.

US blocked the UAE resolution on the Gaza Strip in the UN Security Council

The United States in the UN Security Council vetoed the UAE draft resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as well as the release of all hostages without preconditions.

UAE urges UN Security Council to vote for Gaza ceasefire

The United Arab Emirates has called on the UN Security Council to vote on Friday morning on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza.

Bulgarian President Vetoes Transfer of Decommissioned Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

 Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has returned to the parliament for further discussion the draft law on the ratification of the agreement on the free transfer of 100 decommissioned armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, according to the president's office.

Bloomberg learned that the EU is developing a plan for Ukraine in the event of a Hungarian veto

European Union (EU) countries are studying an alternative plan for financing Ukraine in the event that Hungary vetoes the €50 billion aid package, Bloomberg reported on November 9, citing sources.