politics
February 21, 2026
EU members divided on 20th Russia sanctions package
EU members have failed to approve a 20th sanctions package against Russia, with Greece, Malta, Hungary, and Slovakia objecting
TL;DR
- EU ambassadors did not reach an agreement on the 20th sanctions package against Russia.
- Key opposition comes from Greece and Malta regarding a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers.
- These countries argue a unilateral EU ban would harm their economies and push business to competitors.
- Other objections include restrictions on specific ports in Indonesia, Georgia, and Cuba.
- Hungary and Slovakia have placed reserves on the package, seeking guarantees for Russian oil supplies.
- Moscow criticizes EU sanctions as illegitimate and counterproductive.
- Some European officials, like Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, argue the sanctions hurt the EU more than Russia.
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