US EditionEU 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 security before approving EU sanctions on Russia, delaying the 18th package despite unanimous consent rules, EU officials said.
- On July 15, 2025, the European Union was unable to adopt its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia vetoed the proposal at a gathering of EU foreign ministers held in Brussels.
- Slovakia obstructed the sanctions package due to unresolved issues regarding an EU proposal aimed at ending Russian gas purchases by 2028 and their requests for specific exemptions.
- The sanctions focus on reducing Russia's income from energy, restricting its financial institutions, and limiting its defense sector, while also imposing a 15% price limit on Russian oil and prohibiting dealings with the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
- The EU's top diplomat expressed disappointment over the unsuccessful vote but remained hopeful that an agreement could be reached soon, while Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala called on Slovakia to lift its blockade on the sanctions package.
- The EU's inability to approve the sanctions highlights internal divisions, suggesting the bloc's unity and efforts against Russia's invasion of Ukraine remain challenged.
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