Hungary has withdrawn its veto against the extension of Russia sanctions that expire at the end of January in exchange for assurances on energy security. At the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán supported the decision that was necessary for the punitive measures to continue. Prior to this, the EU Commission and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas had issued a statement on demands from Budapest. In it, the Hungarians are assured that their concerns about energy security will be addressed.