The problem is the lack of unanimity on the ban on Russian oil.
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union failed to agree common position on the sixth package of sanctions against Russia. EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell told a news conference, Interfax-Ukraine reports. “We will continue to impose sanctions on Russia to make the price of the invasion unaffordable for the Kremlin. We are continuing discussions.” Unfortunately, it was impossible to reach an agreement today to finalize the sixth package of sanctions, “Borrel said.
It will “return to the Permanent Representatives Committee and the ambassadors will continue discussions.”
He said the EU had again failed to agree on a ban on Russian oil.
“We remain with the same difficulties – unanimity on the oil embargo,” Borrel said. oil.
Earlier it was reported that a decision on sanctions could be made on Monday, May 16, at the level of EU foreign ministers . The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleb was also invited to the discussion.
EU countries are currently discussing sanctions against Russia with a phased oil embargo. At the same time, Russia is preparing to reduce oil production and the introduction of the EU “ceiling” of prices.
Recall that the European Commission's plan in case of suspension of Russian gas supplies contains energy saving and commitment to share resources with each other.
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