Hungary's foreign minister said on Monday Budapest would "soon" see if it will get guarantees from the European Commission to protect its energy supply.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on Tuesday said his Government would not enforce the European Union’s decision to suspend visa-free travel for individuals holding Georgian diplomatic passports.

European Union ambassadors are meeting in Brussels to address a Hungarian block on extending sanctions on Russia. Hungary's agreement is crucial for passing a statement on energy security and ensuring the continuation of sanctions.

Hungary wants the European Union to intervene in a gas dispute it has with Ukraine, a potential sign of friction in the bloc's upcoming discussions over renewing sanctions against Russia.

Strengthening competitiveness is crucial, Hungary's European Union Affairs minister emphasized in a post on his social media page.

Budapest city council is locked in a power struggle with the national Hungarian government over the development of a derelict industrial area near the city centre.

Before relenting, Budapest had threatened to allow billions of dollars to flow back to the Kremlin in a row over energy imports.

Hungary wants the European Union to persuade Ukraine to resume gas transit from Russia to Europe, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday, signalling a tough debate as the EU seeks to extend its sanctions against Russia over the coming week.

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine after Hungary lifted its opposition to the move.

The remaining pipe bringing Russian gas to the bloc is the TurkStream line through Turkey, which provides Hungary with about 7.5 billion cubic metres of gas. Budapest, along with the pro-Russian government in Slovakia, have been lobbying the EU to pressure Ukraine into restarting the gas transit.

Hungary and the United Arab Emirates have affirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in several areas based on mutual respect, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wound up his first visit to Abu Dhabi on January 29.