The EU fails to reach an agreement on Russia

Borrell, in a statement after the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting, stated that the ministers could not agree on the IX package of sanctions against Russia.

The EU Representative expressed his hope that the package would be approved later this week.

However, stating that the individual sanctions targeting approximately 200 people and assets in the package have been approved, Borrell said: “This will severely damage the Russian defense sector and military. It will also harm the Russian government’s political masters in the Duma, the Federation Council and the judiciary.” he said.

The EU Commission’s proposal for the latest package included adding approximately 200 Russian individuals and institutions and 3 banks to the sanctions list, banning exports of dual-use items, and banning mining investments.

SERBIA-KOSOVO TENSION

Stating that the ministers also discussed the tension in northern Kosovo, Borrell said: “I know that both sides have stated that they are ready to de-escalate and I hope they do and I hope they don’t start escalating again. They should return to the dialogue facilitated by the EU (Belgrade-Pristina)”. he performed the assessment of it.

EU-EAST ASSOCIATION SUMMIT

Borrell also stated that today at the EU-East Partnership Summit, EU foreign ministers met with their counterparts from Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Armenia and Azerbaijan and discussed the consequences of the war in Ukraine for the region. .

On the other hand, in a written Council statement on the summit, “The meeting provided an opportunity to reaffirm the EU’s commitment to the Eastern Partnership and its willingness to make it more flexible and tailored to the needs of partners.” expression was used. (AA)