EU waters down Russia sanctions under member states' pressure

The 21st package of sanctions against Russia is diluted to accommodate member states' interests.

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Greece secures an exemption for producing fishsticks from Russian cod.

The entry ban for Russian soldiers is also postponed.

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L'affaiblissement des sanctions contre la Russie révèle les divisions au sein de l'UE et la difficulté à maintenir une position commune face à la guerre en Ukraine. Cette décision pourrait affaiblir l'impact des mesures restrictives sur Moscou.

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