The current sanctions imposed for the war against Ukraine concern more than 2,000 Russians and entities from Russia. The number 1 on this "black list" is Vladimir Putin. The European Union wants it to be extended for another six months after 15 March, but it needs unanimity. And Hungary no longer wants to punish Putin and the government in Moscow. "We are working hard to scope an agreement in time," stressed European Commission spokesperson Anita Hipper on Thursday.