EU fails to agree maritime services ban and delays sanctions package
- No agreement on EU’s 20th package of sanctions against Russia, as Hungary blocks adoption
- EU states fail to deliver anticipated show of unity ahead of Ukraine war fourth year anniversary
- Sanctions work continues and security-heavy maritime and ports strategy expected to be delivered next week
The four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine was due to be marked by a new package of sanctions from the EU and a shift to a full maritime services ban, ending the oil price cap. That plan is now on hold amid political divisions across EU states