This week is likely to be crucial for the extension of EU economic sanctions against Russia. On Monday, Ministers of Foreign Affairs met to discuss the issue; although the final decision is likely to be taken by Heads of State during the European Council on Thursday and Friday. Sanctions are due to expire in January 2016, and an extension of six months, waiting for the Minsk Agreements to be fulfilled, is the most likely outcome. However, recent events such as the agreement between France and Russia for further cooperation in Syria are making some countries willing to lift sanctions as …read more
Source: European Public Affairs
