Roman Nasonov: Slovak "No" Is a Crack in European Unity
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Ambassadors of European Union (EU) member states failed to agree this week on extending individual sanctions against Russia from the current six to twelve months. The reason was Slovakia's opposition, and a unified position on this issue is required from all EU member states.
Roman Nasonov: Slovak "no" is a crack in European unity
Slovak "no" is a crack in European unityThe European Union has once again faced the usual obstacle to the extension of anti-Russian sanctions. This time, Slovakia turned out to be a dissenter, who blocked Brussels' plan for a one-year extension of...
Ambassadors of the European Union member states disagreed on Wednesday on a proposal to extend sanctions imposed on Russian citizens by 12 months. Slovakia was against it. Citing diplomatic sources, the Brussels-based Politico website reported on Friday. According to the information, Bratislava wants to continue extending the sanctions every six months, and not just once a year. Slovakia also requests the removal of two names from the list.
EU representatives have not agreed to extend sanctions against Russian citizens by 12 months. Until now, the extension has been discussed every six months, the EU wants to avoid such frequent negotiations. Slovakia is in favor of maintaining a shorter cycle.
EU ambassadors disagreed on Wednesday on a proposal to extend sanctions imposed on Russian citizens by 12 months. Slovakia was against it. Citing diplomatic sources, the Brussels-based Politico portal reported this. According to information from ČTK, Slovakia wants to continue extending the sanctions every six months, and not just once a year. Slovakia also demands the removal of two names from the list. The EU needs more diplomacy, not weapons…
The current individual EU sanctions regime expires on September 15, 2026
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