Slovakia is no longer obstacles to EU sanctions against Russia – an agreement has been reached on the conditions of gas supplies

The European Union is poised to discuss its 18th sanctions package against Russia on Friday during a General Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. this latest set of measures, reported by the Ukrainian portal “Jevropeisk Pravda,” targets Russia’s financial and energy sectors. The proposed sanctions are a direct response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continued refusal to agree to an unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine.

Unanimity among all Member States is a prerequisite for decisions on EU foreign policy.