EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions, Ball Now in Slovakia’s Court, Says EU Foreign Chief
SLOVAKIA, JUL 14 – Slovakia demands guarantees on gas supply and exemptions from the EU's 2028 Russian gas phase-out before approving the sanctions package, causing delays in EU decision-making.
- On July 15, the European Union failed to approve its 18th sanctions package, as Slovakia's veto was driven by gas supply concerns.
- Seeking energy assurances, Slovakia has blocked the package due to fears of supply disruptions and rising costs, linked to EU plans to phase out Russian gas by January 1, 2028.
- EU diplomats have signaled it will include a price cap, shows, a floating Russian oil price cap at 15% below market, implying ongoing negotiations.
- Speaking after the meeting, Kaja Kallas said, adding 'the ball is in Slovakia's court,' expressing EU disappointment and pressure.
- Discussion at the ambassadors' level is set for July 16, as EU diplomats aim to resolve the deadlock and pass sanctions by the end of the week.
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European countries welcome the change in American rhetoric on Ukraine, but are also trying to pressure Washington to “share the burden” with them. The EU, however, has failed to agree on a new round of sanctions against Russia.
On Wednesday, June 16, EU ambassadors failed to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia. They are expected to meet again for this purpose before the end of the week. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing Brussels correspondent of Radio Liberty Rikard Jozwiak on the X social network. "No green light for Russian sanctions today during the debate of EU ambassadors," Jozwiak wrote. He specified that EU ambassadors will meet on Friday, …
EU Fails to Approve New Russia Sanctions - teleSUR English
The move was blocked by Slovakia over concerns related to energy security. On Tuesday, European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas confirmed that the European Union failed to approve a new round of sanctions against Russia, as the move was blocked by Slovakia over concerns related to energy security. RELATED: EU Sanctions on Russia: Updates, Impacts, and Future Outlook Speaking after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Br…
'His position has so far prevented consensus.'
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