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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters that President Joe Biden has not yet made a decision on whether to ban Russian oil imports, but says discussions are "ongoing" with the United States' European partners on the matter. SOUNDBITE
During a press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart in the city of Uzhhorod, western Ukraine, Hungarian foreign minister Peter Szijjarto says that Hungary is "ready for further collaboration" with Ukraine but that there "is still a long way to go". Relations between the two neighbouring countries have been strained over the past few years and were further aggravated when Orban in December vetoed 50 billion euros ($54 billion) in EU aid for Kyiv. IMAGES
As he arrives at a summit of EU leaders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warns that the bloc has yet to come up with a compromise that could see him back an embargo on Russian oil. European diplomats have drafted a statement proposing that Hungary receive a temporary exemption from the ban, and hope it will be adopted at the two-day Brussels meeting. SOUNDBITE
European Council chief Charles Michel says he is "confident" the European Union will reach an agreement on a Russian oil embargo ahead of next week's European summit, despite opposition from Hungary. SOUNDBITE
Hungarian Foreign minister tells US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that his criticism of Hungary's diplomacy when it comes to Russia is misguided, accusing the West of 'enormous hypocrisy'. SOUNDBITE
China's foreign minister Wang Yi says Beijing and Moscow have created a "new paradigm" for great power relations, as Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine enters its third year. SOUNDBITE