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Passing sanctions on Russia can be politically tricky as Hungary and Slovakia are not always in favour.
Brussels (dpa) – The European Commission is aiming to have the bloc’s next package of sanctions against Russia be approved in September.
“Hopefully we will be able to adopt it next month,” a Commission spokeswoman said on Friday, without giving details on the possible content.
This would be the bloc’s 19th sanctions package. Previous sanctions against Russia have targeted the economy, key industries, military supply chains and individuals linked to the war in Ukraine.
The goal is to make it harder for Russia to continue its war against Ukraine, now in its fourth year.
Sanctions in the EU must be approved unanimously by all member states. In the past, internal debates have delayed the process, with Hungary and Slovakia among those that have blocked measures against Moscow. It remains unclear whether the planned timeline can be met. (August 14)
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