Tag: Roadblock

Russia-China gas pipeline talks hit roadblock over price and supply

Russia’s efforts to reach a significant gas pipeline agreement with China have hit a roadblock due to disagreements over price and supply, reported the Financial Times, citing sources. The agreement concerns the 2,600km-long Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, which starts in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (Russia) and ends in Inner Mongolia (China). China’s approach over the […]

Mandatory attendance for sentencing bill hits roadblock

May 20—CONCORD — A bill prompted by Adam Montgomery’s refusal to attend his sentencing on a murder conviction has run into a major roadblock in the state Senate after correction officials said it could put prison guards at greater risk. The House-passed bill (HB 1713) would require anyone convicted of a serious felony that carries […]

Hungary clears final roadblock to Sweden’s entry to NATO

The Hungarian parliament ratified Sweden’s membership in NATO by an overwhelming majority on Monday, clearing the last hurdle on the Scandinavian country’s path to join the Western military alliance. In the vote, 188 members of parliament decided in favour of ratification. Six voted against. “I welcome the Hungarian parliament’s vote to ratify Sweden’s membership in […]

Hungary clears final roadblock to Sweden’s entry to NATO

The Hungarian parliament ratified Sweden’s membership in NATO by a large majority on Monday, clearing the last hurdle on the Scandinavian country’s path to join the Western military alliance. Stockholm applied to become a member of NATO in May 2022 following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. All members must sign-off on applications before a new […]