EU extends sanctions against russia

EU foreign ministers have agreed to extend sanctions against russia over its war against Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said.

"This will continue to deprive moscow of revenues to finance the war. russia must pay for the damage it is causing,” Kallas wrote.

Subsequently, the EU Council officially announced the extension of restrictive measures against russia until July 31, 2025.

The sanctions, which were due to expire on January 31, were extended for another six months after Hungary withdrew its objections.

Hungary agreed to support the extension of sanctions after the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU Member States, i.e. Ambassadors (COREPER), agreed on steps to support the energy security of Hungary and Slovakia, including negotiations with Ukraine on energy transit, according to an EU official familiar with the talks.

This refers to the European Commission's commitment to continue negotiations with Ukraine to restore and stabilize its energy infrastructure, as well as to ensure uninterrupted energy transit through Ukrainian pipelines to the EU. Hungary and Slovakia should be involved in the negotiations.

Source: Radio Svoboda