EU leaders push for latest anti-Russia sanctions package

The 11th round of restrictions is still in the preliminary stage of the approval process, according to sources

EU ambassadors are convening in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss yet another round of sanctions aimed at Russia, as well as countries that allegedly help it circumvent already existing restrictions.

Sources within the EU have told RIA Novosti that the approval of the latest round of measures is still in its preliminary stage and is currently being discussed among the bloc’s permanent representatives.

Previous attempts to reach an agreement on the sanctions fell through last week after several members, including Germany and France, raised concerns over some of the punitive measures featured in the package.

Sweden, which currently holds the EU Council Presidency, has suggested that the measures could be fully prepared in time for the next EU summit, which will be held on June 29-30. However, it remains unclear if the ambassadors will actually…

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