Hungary Blocks EU Statement On Putin Arrest Warrant

Yahoo News reports:

Hungary has blocked a joint statement by the European Union member states on the issuance of an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin by the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

Due to Budapest’s veto, the EU’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, issued a statement on his own behalf, in which he “took note of the decision of the International Criminal Court”.

In addition, on Monday, EU justice ministers issued their own statement in support of the International Criminal Court’s decision, which Hungary, again, did not sign.

Read the full article. Orban’s spox responds below.

On the fake news that Hungary “vetoed” the EU position regarding ICC arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin: Hungary acknowledged the decision of ICC and does not wish to comment on it in any way. However, should the High Representative or any Member State wish to issue a… https://t.co/tctQkZLe08

— Zoltan Kovacs (@zoltanspox) March 21, 2023