EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says - Reuters
EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says Reuters
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"EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday."
— Kallas , Politician
"This is a setback and a message we did not want to send today."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"the European Union won't reach a consensus on imposing new sanctions against Russia anytime soon."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday."
— Kallas , Politician
"I think there is not going to be progress regarding this today."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"We have given President Zelenskyy firm and proportionate responses."
— Viktor Orban , Politician
"Tomorrow we are entering the fifth year of the war."
— Baiba Braze , Politician
"I don't think it is right if Hungary betrays its own fight for freedom and European sovereignty."
— Johann Wadephul , Politician
"I would have expected a much greater feeling of solidarity from Hungary for Ukraine."
— Radoslaw Sikorski , Politician
"EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"We all went too far in our tones in referendum debate"
— Nordio , Politician
"Positive climate with US, same tariffs possible on new basis"
— Tajani , Politician
"US gave reassurances on tariffs at G7 meeting"
— Tajani , Politician
Key People
Baiba Braze is the foreign minister of Latvia.
Johann Wadephul is Germany's Foreign Minister.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Kallas is a prominent politician in the EU known for her leadership on various initiatives.
Nordio is an Italian politician focusing on judicial reforms.
Peter Szijjarto is the Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Economic Relations.
Radoslaw Sikorski is Poland's Foreign Minister.
Tajani is a European politician known for his work in supporting international trade agreements.
Prime Minister of Hungary.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas indicated that the EU's 20th sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues is being blocked by Hungary, with consensus unlikely at the upcoming meeting of EU foreign ministers.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas indicates that EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday due to continued resistance from Hungary.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas states that EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, citing continued resistance from Hungary.
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas predicts no progress on the 20th package of sanctions against Moscow, emphasizing Brussels' desire to 'push' on the new restrictive measures, which have been blocked by Hungary's veto.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, citing continued resistance from Hungary.
EU diplomats are working to overcome Hungary's opposition to a new sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues, with Hungary threatening to block the sanctions and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume.
EU diplomats are working to overcome Hungary's opposition to a new sanctions package targeting Russia's shadow fleet and energy revenues, with Hungary threatening to block the sanctions and a €90 billion loan for Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume.
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