US EditionEU ministers split over Gaza in Copenhagen meeting
EU foreign ministers remain divided on imposing sanctions against Israel, with proposals like suspending funding failing to gain majority despite humanitarian concerns in Gaza, EU officials said.
- The European Union remains divided on the issue of Gaza, according to EU High Representative Kaja Kallas after an informal meeting of the bloc's foreign ministers in Copenhagen.
- Fresh sanctions against Russia targeting crypto markets that assist in circumventing existing sanctions were discussed, with plans to present them next week.
- The ministers were divided on the possibility of confiscating Russia's frozen assets, with Belgium opposing the move due to legal concerns.
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The 27 Foreign Ministers of the European Union met on Saturday 30 August in Copenhagen for the launch of the Danish Presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. They referred at length to Ukraine, but also to the conflict in the Middle East, but failed to make progress towards more unity on this issue, starting by deciding sanctions against Israel for the massacre of the civilian population of Gaza.
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Europe's foreign ministers no longer expect an early peace in Ukraine. In Denmark they therefore spoke about new Russia sanctions. Foreign Minister Wadephul urges more military support for Kiev. By H. Schmidt.
The heads of diplomacy of the European Union member states expressed deep divisions in Copenhagen today regarding the war in the Gaza Strip, as some countries called for Israel to be subjected to significant economic pressure, which other states opposed.
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