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According to journalists, the sixth package of sanctions was supposed to include an oil embargo. However, a number of European countries expressed concern that restrictions on imports from the Russian Federation could lead to consequences.
According to Reuters, the sixth package of sanctions was not agreed upon by the EU ambassadors because of the position of Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
“The plan, if agreed by EU governments, would be a watershed for the world’s largest trading bloc, which remains dependent on Russian energy and must find alternative supplies. As the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovakia have asked for more time to adapt, an immediate EU envoys are expected to get closer to an agreement when they meet again on May 5,” the source said.
It is worth noting that new sanctions against the Russian Federation will be introduced provided that they are approved by all 27 EU member states. The EU is going to introduce the sixth package of anti-Russian restrictions no later than May 9.
Recall sixth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation was presented by the European Union on 4 May. The European Commission proposes to gradually introduce an embargo on oil supplies, disconnect Russian banks from the SWIFT system, and also block the broadcasting of Russian state television channels in the EU.
It was also reported that Hungary may block the introduction of an oil embargo against Russia.
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