
Slovakia blocks EU move to impose new sanctions package on Russia – as it happened
Jakub Krupa and Tom Ambrose
created: July 15, 2025, 4:55 p.m. | updated: July 16, 2025, 8:48 a.m.
From 17h ago 15.59 BST Slovakia delays adoption of new sanctions package against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kallas confirms EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is now briefing the media after today’s foreign affairs council in Brussels.
Share15h ago 17.55 BST Closing summary The European Union did not approve the 18th Russia sanctions package on Tuesday, the EU’s foreign chief Kaja Kallas said after a meeting with EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
EU foreign ministers will discuss Russian frozen assets during an informal meeting at the end of August, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday after a meeting with the ministers in Brussels.
Share16h ago 16.45 BST EU foreign ministers will discuss Russian frozen assets during an informal meeting at the end of August, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday after a meeting with the ministers in Brussels.
The aim is to really improve the situation in Gaza.” Share17h ago 15.59 BST Slovakia delays adoption of new sanctions package against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kallas confirms EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is now briefing the media after today’s foreign affairs council in Brussels.
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