Today, the 18th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation will be considered, but "white smoke" is not expected yet - Radio Liberty
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Today, European Union ambassadors will consider the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Journalist Rikard Jozwiak notes that there will be no "white smoke" (decision) today.
Journalist Rikard Jozwiak reports on his X page about the upcoming plans of the European bureaucracy. On the agenda - sanctions against the Russian Federation, is the 18th package ready to launch or not yet? The situation will become clear tonight.
UNN reports with reference to the page of RFE/RL editor in Brussels, Rikard Jozwiak.
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According to the correspondent, the issue of sanctions against Russia is on the agenda of the meeting of European Union ambassadors.
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‘But I understand,’ added the journalist, who finds and shares insights into Brussels' plans, ‘there may not be white smoke today.’
It seems that Slovenia has received the necessary assurances from the European Commission regarding the phased abandonment of Russian energy by the end of 2027. This could lead to the approval of the next (18th) package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in the near future.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has clear information, and partners confirm this, that sanctions against Russia are indeed painful, so it is necessary to increase pressure, which will encourage Russia to truly think about something else, besides the front and hatred for its neighbors.