EU states deadlocked on Russia sanctions extension ahead of Tuesday deadline
The 27 EU member states have not reached consensus on extending sanctions against Russia, with further talks scheduled for Monday before measures expire Tuesday night.
According to Anadolu Agency reporting, EU member states remain divided on whether to extend sanctions against Russia, with no agreement reached in current negotiations. The existing sanctions are set to expire at midnight Tuesday.
Additional talks are scheduled for Monday to attempt to break the deadlock before the deadline. The specifics of the disagreement among member states have not been detailed in available reporting.
Sources
- No agreement among 27 EU states on extending Russia sanctions: Report — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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