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Slovakia Lifts Veto on New EU Energy Sanctions on Russia
BRATISLAVA REGION, SLOVAKIA, JUL 18 – Slovakia agreed to lift its veto on EU sanctions after receiving guarantees to import Russian gas until 2028, ending a key obstacle to the EU's 18th sanctions package.
- On July 18, Slovakia lifted its veto in Brussels, allowing EU ministers to adopt the 18th sanctions package targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Robert Fico lifted Slovakia's veto after securing assurances on energy security and legal support in response to the EU's intention to end Russian gas imports by 2028.
- The sanctions include a lowered oil export price cap to $47.6 per barrel, bans on Nord Stream pipelines, asset freezes on individuals and entities, and restrictions on Russia's shadow fleet and banking sector.
- Fico stated that continuing the block would endanger Slovakia's interests, though he threatened to veto future sanctions if conditions are unmet, while EU officials vowed to increase pressure on Russia.
- The lifting of Slovakia’s veto enables the EU to strengthen economic measures against Russia, signaling unity amid ongoing Russian aggression and cyberattacks reported by Ukraine.
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Slovakia Lifts Veto on New EU Energy Sanctions on Russia
Slovakia will lift its veto with which it was holding up the required unanimous approval of the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico says. Earlier this week, Fico said that Slovakia would drop its veto on the EU’s new sanctions against Russia if it receives an exemption to continue importing Russian pipeline gas for nearly another decade. On Monday, the EU failed to approve the package, which is set t…
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