EU fails to strike Russia sanctions deal after 3 days of talks
European Union member states remain deadlocked on the 21st package of Russia sanctions, forcing a temporary extension of current oil price caps.
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The brief
European Union envoys have failed to reach an agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia after three days of negotiations. As a result, the current Russian oil price cap has been frozen and extended until July 23.
Coverage from outlets including Reuters, Politico, Bloomberg, and Euractiv highlights that Greece has blocked the package due to concerns regarding LNG shipping. Additionally, reports from MSN note that the Bulgarian foreign minister has cautioned that targeting Patriarch Kirill could potentially increase skepticism toward the EU.
Whether the impasse can be resolved before the July 23 deadline remains to be seen. Coverage does not yet specify how the EU intends to address the stated concerns regarding shipping and the inclusion of specific individuals in future negotiations.
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The reporting (8)
- EU agrees to extend Russian oil price cap until July 23, source says Ukrinform · 46d ago
- Greece Blocks EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package Over LNG Shipping Concerns Greek City Times · 46d ago
- EU fails to agree on Russia sanctions after days of talks media malaysiasun.com · 46d ago
- Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns MSN · 46d ago
- Sanctions no deal forces EU to freeze oil cap for a week euractiv.com · 46d ago
- EU envoys fail to agree on 21st package of sanctions against Russia, says EU diplomat Reuters · 46d ago
- EU Freezes Russian Oil Price Cap For a Week as Sanctions Stall Bloomberg.com · 46d ago
- EU fails to strike Russia sanctions deal after 3 days of talks politico.eu · 46d ago
Quick answers
Why is the 21st sanctions package stalled?
According to reporting from Greek City Times, Greece is blocking the package due to concerns regarding LNG shipping.
What happens to the existing oil price cap?
The cap has been extended and frozen for one week, setting a new deadline for July 23.
Are there concerns about specific individuals?
Yes. Coverage notes that the Bulgarian foreign minister warned that sanctions targeting Patriarch Kirill could risk fueling EU skepticism.
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