Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban urged the European Union to lift sanctions on Russia, news portal Telex reported on Jan. 17. According to the Hungarian outlet, Orban said it's "time to throw sanctions out the window" and establish a sanctions-free relationship with Russia during a radio interview.

The European Union should end sanctions against Russia because Donald Trump’s administration is poised to usher in a “new era” from next week, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called on the European Union to lift its sanctions on Russia, coinciding with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump, which he believes signals a new era.