Russia, which was counting on countries like France, Italy and Spain to push for at least a partial relaxation of sanctions, is likely to be disappointed come July: EU sanctions will be extended through the end of the year, several papers are reporting. The Wall Street Journal:
While the plans aren’t finalized—some haven’t even been formally discussed yet at EU level—the officials say there is growing confidence in Brussels that the bloc is united behind a policy which would ensure no weakening of EU pressure on Russia until Moscow has fully met its cease-fire commitments. These include pulling troops out of …read more
Source: The American Interest
