Slovakia Rejects EU’s Plan to Lock in Russia Sanctions for 12 Months
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EU ambassadors were unable to agree on an extension of individual sanctions against Russia for 12 months immediately instead of the current six months. Slovakia was the only of the 27 EU countries opposed the proposal.
The ambassadors of the EU countries could not agree on a one-year extension of sanctions against Russia
The ambassadors of the EU countries could not agree on a one-year extension of sanctions against Russia. Slovakia rejected the plan, writes Politico.The restrictions will expire on September 15th. Previously, they were repeatedly...
Slovakia is to insist that the sanctions be extended for only six months, not a year, and that specific names be removed from the list.
EU AMBASSADORS have postponed a decision on extending sanctions on Russia until September 9. The delay was due to opposition from Slovakia, which advocated a six-month period instead of the proposed one-year period.
EU ambassadors failed to agree on extending targeted sanctions against Russia, with Slovakia’s stance proving to be obstacle,
On Wednesday, 2 September, EU ambassadors were unable to reach agreement on extending individual sanctions against more than 3,000 Russians and Russian companies responsible for violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Consideration of this matter has been postponed until 9 September.
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