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US Lifts Sanctions, Clearing Path for Russia’s Nuclear Expansion in Hungary (united24media.com)
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó announced that the United States has lifted sanctions that previously restricted the construction of the Russian-built Paks II nuclear power plant in Hungary.

According to Szijjártó, the sanctions were originally introduced under the administration of former US President Joe Biden and had complicated Hungary’s long-term energy plans.

In a statement published on June 29, Szijjártó credited current US President Donald Trump for reversing the measures, calling the decision a step toward ensuring Hungary’s future energy security.

“In light of the fact that there is now a president in Washington who considers Hungary a friend, the American government has lifted sanctions related to investments in the Paks nuclear power plant,” Szijjártó said.

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[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 13 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (2 children)

This story sounds very strange, how would American sanctions determine whether Russia can deliver anything to Hungary?
On the other hand EU has strict regulation for nuclear power-plants, which last I heard, Russia does not live up to.
Also it is pretty common knowledge that USA has not enforced sanctions against Russia since Trump became president.
So the whole story lacks details about obvious questions.

Anyways, if this is true, EU must quickly sanction it so EU doesn't buy nuclear tech or any other form of infrastructure from Russia. Why would we work our ass off to stop Russian gas in 2 years, if we allow Russian built nuclear power plants?

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 9 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) (1 children)

They’re called secondary sanctions. If the US sanctions Russia, and a nation is to violate those sanctions, the US would penalize the offending nation through tariffs or embargo.

https://www.sanctions.io/blog/primary-and-secondary-sanctions-explained

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 3 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

But they have not been enforced since Trump became president. And obviously Russia doesn't give a fuck, they are already sanctioned. And Hungary doesn't give a fuck either, they have shown that very clearly, and Orban and Trump are pals, and I'm pretty sure Trump would be very happy to give Orban permission if he asked.

But in the end US sanctions against Russia have been void since Trump became president because they have not been enforced.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

Then why go through the effort to renew them? They were expiring today, and he renewed them while adding an exemption for Hungary.

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 8 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I don't find the sanctions odd as there are probably many obscure ways to leverage our position against countries like this. What i do find odd is that Trump is greenlighting Russia's nuclear expansion and influence while dropping bombs on Iran for their own attempt at nuclear expansion, especially considering what Russia is doing in Ukraine right now.

[–] Buffalox@lemmy.world 2 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

It only works if either party gives a shit. But Russia doesn't give a shit about sanctions, if they can find a willing fool to either buy or supply they don't care. Hungary doesn't seem to care either, and that's the reason it doesn't make sense.

Apart from that there are no US threats against anybody dealing with Russia since Trump became president. All American sanctions against Russia have been void for half a year now. Which makes the story make even less sense.

Congress is trying to change that except not really, because they are waiting for the go ahead from Trump, which allegedly he gave yesterday. Or did he? We don't really know, because American politics are all about gas lighting.