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EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says

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Posted on February 23, 2026

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EU not likely to agree on Russian sanctions on Monday, Kallas says
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BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. Continued

EU Unlikely to Reach Monday Deal on Russia Sanctions, Kallas Says

Kallas Signals No Monday Agreement

EU Sanctions Stalled by Lack of Consensus

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

Monday Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers

Hungary’s Resistance to Measures

Continued resistance from Hungary has made it clear that consensus on the proposed measures will not be reached at a meeting of EU ministers of foreign affairs on Monday, Kallas told reporters before the meeting.

Reporting and Editing Credits

(Reporting by Bart Meijer; Editing by Sudip Kar-Gupta)

Key Takeaways

  • EU ministers are unlikely to reach agreement on a new Russia sanctions package on Monday, Feb 23, 2026.
  • EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas signaled a lack of consensus ahead of the Brussels meeting.
  • Hungary’s continued resistance is preventing unanimity among member states.
  • The delay leaves proposed additional restrictions on Russia unresolved.
  • Policy uncertainty may weigh on European market sentiment tied to energy and currency risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
EU ministers are unlikely to agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
Why is agreement unlikely?
Hungary continues to oppose elements of the proposed sanctions, preventing the unanimity required among EU member states.
When and where is this happening?
The comments were made ahead of an EU foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels on Monday, Feb 23, 2026.

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