The bloc’s foreign affairs chief said she was “really sad” the 18th round of sanctions fell through

The EU has failed to adopt a new package of anti-Russia sanctions, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday, expressing hope that the restrictive measures will ultimately be approved this week.

The sanctions package was discussed at a meeting of the EU’s Foreign Affairs Council, but remains blocked by Slovakia, Kallas stated. To pass the package, unanimous approval from all 27 member states is required.

“I am really sad that we did not reach this agreement today. I must say that we were really close. To reassure Slovakia, the…

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