EU ambassadors on July 9 failed to agree on the 18th package of sanctions against russia because its adoption is being blocked by Slovakia. This was reported by Suspilne.
As noted, Slovakia is once again blocking the adoption, despite “good and productive” negotiations with the European Commission on phasing out russian energy resources under the REPower EU program.
According to a source, “anger is growing” in the room, as the delay comes amid the largest aerial attack by the russian federation on Ukraine.
In addition, a dispute over maintaining the price cap on russian oil is still ongoing. At least three countries (Greece, Cyprus, and Malta) are opposing it.
The next discussion of the document is scheduled for July 11. The EU hopes that the package will be approved before the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, which is to be held on Tuesday, July 16.