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EU close to agreement on new sanctions against Russia, Kallas says

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Posted on July 15, 2025

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EU close to agreement on new sanctions against Russia, Kallas says
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BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday. "We hope to reach a

EU close to agreement on new sanctions against Russia, Kallas

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.

"We hope to reach a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package. We are very, very close. I hope it comes today," Kallas said before a meeting with foreign affairs ministers from the 27 EU countries in Brussels.

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Kim Coghill)

Key Takeaways

  • EU countries are close to agreeing on a new sanctions package against Russia.
  • Kaja Kallas, the EU foreign policy chief, announced the progress.
  • The agreement is expected to be reached during a Brussels meeting.
  • This would be the 18th sanctions package against Russia.
  • The decision involves foreign affairs ministers from 27 EU countries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the status of the new sanctions against Russia?
EU countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, according to foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
When is the political agreement on the sanctions expected?
Kaja Kallas expressed hope that a political agreement on the 18th sanctions package could be reached today.
Who is reporting on the sanctions agreement?
The information regarding the sanctions agreement is reported by Bart Meijer, with editing by Kim Coghill.

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