EU fails to pass new sanctions on Russia on eve of war anniversary

Hungary has blocked the European Union’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and said it will hold up a big new loan for Ukraine. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ministers did not agree on a 20th sanctions package Monday. The EU needs unanimous approval for sanctions, so one member can stop the deal. Diplomats had scrambled to finalize the sanctions along with a massive new loan for Kyiv ahead of Tuesday's fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Hungary said it would stand firm until Russian oil deliveries to Hungary resume. It had previously agreed to the loan to Ukraine.