EU countries again failed to agree on the 18th package of sanctions against Russia
Kyiv • UNN
EU foreign ministers failed to reach an agreement on the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation on July 16. Discussion of the issue may resume on Friday, despite Poland's optimism and Slovakia's resistance.
The foreign ministers of the European Union today, July 16, failed to reach an agreement on the 18th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation. This was reported by Rikard Jozwiak, Europe editor for "Radio Svoboda" on X, writes UNN.
There was no green light on Russian sanctions today during the debate with European ambassadors. They may return to this issue on Friday.
Addition
Speaking in Lublin, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski expressed an optimistic view that the European Union may soon adopt the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. This should happen despite the public opposition of Slovakia, which blocked it yesterday.
Recall
On July 15, the European Union failed to reach an agreement on the 18th package of EU sanctions against the Russian Federation amid opposition from Malta and Slovakia.