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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.

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'His position has so far prevented consensus.'

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At a meeting in Brussels, EU foreign ministers again failed to agree on new sanctions against Russia.

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hnonline.sk broke the news in Bratislava Region, Slovakia on Monday, July 14, 2025.
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