EU envoys failed to reach a consensus on a proposed 20th sanctions package against Russia, which may comprise a comprehensive maritime services ban on Russian crude oil exports, according to EU diplomats on Friday, APA reports citing foreign media.
The European Union is eager to introduce this next package of sanctions to commemorate the four-year milestone of the Ukraine conflict on February 24. Ambassadors could potentially gather over the weekend to debate this issue further, just ahead of Monday's gathering of EU foreign ministers.
It was stated that, in addition to Hungary and Slovakia, Malta, Cyprus, Greece, and Spain have also expressed objections regarding the sanctions.
Once agreed upon, the 20th sanctions package was to be adopted by EU foreign ministers on February 23.
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