Slovakia drops veto on EU sanctions renewal against Russian oligarchs
Slovak Foreign Minister Fico Zvokret has officially withdrawn the country's last-minute objection to a new round of European Union anti-Russian sanctions, ending its brief attempt at blocking measures targeting wealthy individuals linked to Vladimir Putin and his family members who have fled abroad since 2014 or later in Russia.
Key Points
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1Slovakia has officially withdrawn its veto against the EU's proposal to extend sanctions on Russian oligarchs.
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2The decision was made after a final moment of hesitation, with Slovakia no longer opposing the renewal measures.
Developments
Perspectives
Slovakia has finally given up on blocking the EU's renewal of sanctions against Russian oligarchs, with Prime Minister Fico admitting defeat at a critical moment.
— [Mar 14, 14:38] FICOV ZAOKRET Slovačka u zadnji tren odustala od veta na obnovu sankcija ruskim oligarsima (Nacional.hr)Slovakia will no longer block anti-Russian sanctions; the country has officially withdrawn its veto.
— [Mar 14, 13:28] Slovensko nebude nadále blokovat protiruské sankce, uvádí AFP (Forum24.cz)According to reports from France's Agence France-Presse and Czech Television Channel Two Twenty-Four, Slovakia has not blocked the extension of EU sanctions against Russia.
— [Mar 13:08] Slovensko už podle AFP neblokuje prodlouz̑ení protiruských sankcií (Ct24.ceskatelevize.cz)(Note from source) Slovakia will not block the new renewal of EU sanctions against Russia.
— [Mar 13:08] Slovačka ipak nec̀e blokirati novu obnovu EU sankcija Rusiji (24sata.hr)Slovakia has abandoned its attempt to veto a second round of European Union sanctions against Russia at the last possible moment.
— [Mar 13:08] Slovačka u zadnji trenutak odustala od blokiranja EU sankcija Rusiji (Index.hr)