Member States of the European Union agreed to the extension of the sanctions against Russia for further six months after Hungary gave up the veto, which was avoided by the crisis that would have unfolding consequences for the Reputation of the Union, Hina reports Hina.
“EU foreign ministers have just agreed to re-extend the sanctions to Russia. This will still deny the revenues for the financing of war “, it published a High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
The agreement was reached at the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper), which met before the meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
After Hungary withdrew the threat of veto, the ministers immediately then formally adopted the decision.
“Russia must pay for the damage caused,” Kallas highlighted.
Drag
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto explained the withdrawal of the threat that he would block the restoration of sanctions by his country to obtain guarantees in terms of energy security.
“Hungary received guarantees that asked for energy security,” Szijjarto said.
The current regime of sanctions in force is until 31. January.
The regime of sanctions against Russia is routinely renovated every six months, the current expires 31. January. Each time the extension is required by the consensus of all Member States.
Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, the European Union brought 15 sanctions against Russia with the aim of weakening its capacities for financing invasions.
Frozen Russian means
Among other things, 210 billion euros of the Russian central bank was frozen.
Revenues from that EU property plans to use to restore their part of the loan that has raised for the macro-financial assistance of Ukraine.
To extend the sanctions not voted, Putin could withdraw 210 billion frozen funds of the Russian Central Bank.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced for a long time not to want to discuss the extension before Donald Trump takes office.
Now when Trump entered his orbit, the Orban had a recent statement of the American President who threatened his high customs and sanctions in Russia if he did not agree to end the war, Transfers Alaser.
(Vijesti.ba)
