This is hardly the first time that Hungary is not to blame: the EU has not reached agreement on new sanctions against Russia

This is hardly the first time that Hungary is not to blame: the EU has not reached agreement on new sanctions against Russia Margarita Voloshina

The EU did not impose sanctions against Russia/Collage 24 Channel

Today, June 12, member countries of the European Union discussed introducing restrictions against Russia. However, for some reason they could not come to an agreement.

Radio Liberty correspondent Rikard Jozwiak reported this on his social network H. Interestingly, it was not Hungary that became an obstacle to making such a decision.

The European Union did not agree on sanctions against Russia

Thus, the EU member countries could not come to an agreement on the 14th package of sanctions against Russia. Previously, Hungary had repeatedly blocked such a decision, but this time it was not Hungary who was to blame.

EU member countries have not yet reached an agreement regarding the latest package of sanctions against Russia. Much to the surprise, it is Germany, not Hungary, that is the biggest obstacle at the moment, said Jozwiak.

However, according to him, the countries of the European Union will again discuss a new package of sanctions. The correspondent wrote that this will happen soon, namely on Friday evening, June 14.

Sanctions against Russia: latest news

• The other day, a senior EU diplomat, on condition of anonymity, reported that the European Union continues to work on the 14th package of sanctions against Russia. At that time, EU member states had not yet reached a consensus, but progress had been made.
• Germany and France opposed the European Union's efforts to close a loophole that allows high-end goods, including including luxury cars, through Belarus to enter the territory of the aggressor country.
• Three diplomats reported that the opposition from the above-mentioned countries has forced the EU to think about whether it is worth sharing a package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus. They believe that it is important to conclude an agreement before the annual G7 summit.
• In particular, it was reported that sanctions against creditors from third countries that use the financial messaging system of the Bank of Russia are being actively discussed. similar to SWIFT, to bypass trade restrictions.
• Russia, due to sanctions, lost part of its cash receipts that could have been spent on the war. The growth of the Russian economy is carried out thanks to the “collection” of funds from other industries, which will entail many difficulties for Russians. from January 1, 2025. They will affect persons whose annual income exceeds 2.4 million rubles, or more than 200 thousand rubles per month.