The European Union has not yet been able to agree on the 21st… (пакет · санкция · каллас)
The European Union has not yet been able to agree on the 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions, but EU Foreign Affairs Commissioner Kaja Kallas stated at a press conference following an EU Council meeting that this package will likely be agreed upon soon.
Consensus
- EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on July 13 to discuss the 21st package of sanctions against Russia.
- The EU did not reach consensus on the 21st package of sanctions.
- Disagreements over the oil price cap were a major obstacle to agreement.
- The final version of the sanction list excluded restrictions on Russian fish exports.
- EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed regret over the lack of agreement but stated that progress had been made and consensus was likely soon.
Points of divergence
- Kaja Kallas commented that she did not know fish had such geopolitical significance, suggesting it complicated important geopolitical processes. — fontanka
- Kaja Kallas stated the upcoming package would be less effective than initially expected due to requested revisions by EU member states. — interfax
- The EU previously imposed sanctions on VK, owner of social networks 'Odnoklassniki' and 'Vkontakte', citing its role in developing the national messenger MAH. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- EU Failed to Agree on 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia; We Explain the Fish Connection — Фонтанка
- Kallas expects quick approval of the 21st package of sanctions against Russia — Интерфакс
- EU Failed to Agree on the 21st Package of Anti-Russian Sanctions — Москва 24