EU ambassadors have not approved the 18th Package of Sanctions against the Russian Federation-when the next attempt

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During the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the European Union in Brussels on July 16, the Ambassadors of the EU states were unable to approve the 18th Package of Sanctions against Russia.

Source: “European Truth” with reference to several diplomats who are aware of the course of discussion.

Details: The 18th EU sanctions package against Russia was not approved at a meeting of EU ambassadors on July 16.

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“The Coreper meeting has ended, and the 18th package of sanctions against Russia has not been approved again. The two states continue to block the package, and discussions with them continue,”-said one of the interlocutors of “Euro truth”.

Diplomats noted that Slovakia and Malta are still refusing to approve the specified package of sanctions against the Russian Federation.

“Discussion of sanctions against the Russian Federation and the 18th Package will be entered on the agenda of the EU Council on General Issues on July 18.” – the “European truth” informed another diplomat.

Prehistory:

• The 18th package of sanctions against Russia was one of the key topics of the EU Council for Foreign Affairs on July 15. The EU Callas Chief Diplomat said that the countries are “very close” to the agreement and expressed his hope that the decision would be made “today”.
• Slovakia still blocked new sanctions, demanding guarantees from the European Commission that it would not suffer losses after the EU’s complete refusal of Russian gas in 2028.
• Malta, as far as known, has its reservations to reduce the “price ceiling” into Russian oil.