EU extends Russia sanctions, prepares to pay off Slovakia

EU extends Russia sanctions, prepares to pay off Slovakia

EU countries have extended existing Russia trade sanctions for six months, while preparing to give Slovakia a financial sop for additional measures.

European Greens: Fico sabotages EU sanctions against Russia, the veto power must be abolished

Brussels – The European Green Party criticized the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico, for exercising the right of veto in the adoption of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. They described it as “open sabotage” and Fico as “a Trojan horse for Russia,” according to a statement sent to TASR. In this context, the party called on the European Council to replace the need for unanimity in EU foreign policy with qualified majority votin…