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Slovakia blocks EU plan to extend Russia sanctions for 12 months
Politico EU·SK · EU · RU·2 days ago
Following a failed attack in Leipzig, EU member states are accelerating a shift from broad sanctions packages to more specific, targeted measures to maintain pressure on Moscow. The change reflects a strategic adjustment to counter sanctions fatigue and improve enforcement, though the exact measures remain unspecified. This matters as it signals a more surgical approach to EU sanctions policy, potentially increasing their effectiveness while reducing internal friction.
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