It was not finally approved the 18th package package from European Union for the Russiaas Slovakia blocked the process, veto.
«Russia does not want peace and, in response, The European Union is ready to promote one of the toughest penalties against Russia. I really regret that we didn’t do that today“, Said EU High Policy spokesman Kaya Callas.
In an interview after the end of the Council, Callas commented on the negative outcome of the voteexpressing her frustration over Slovakia’s attitude saying, “I was hoping that the package would be approved today, but we didn’t do it and I really regret it. Slovakia vetoed, even though they had been preceded by conversations and exchange of letters. Today, however, things were different. “
At the same time, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fitso posting on the X platform after the end of the Council, clarified his government’s position, stating that “The Government Coalition rejects the stupid proposal of the European Commission to interrupt the flow of gas from 2028. The committee can move on, perhaps it does it in the coming days. “
The approval of the 18th Package Package may proceed in the next few dayswith Mrs Callas declaring that ‘At present, the ball is on the Slovak stadium and we must achieve this deal. It’s been two months already. Sanctions are necessary for Russia not to have the means to wage this war.
The European Union will continue to increase the price so that (Russia) stop its aggression».
The High Representative also referred to Ukraine, referring to for growing attacks with banned chemical weapons from Russiaand underlined EU’s ongoing support to the countrywhile re -enabling the US president’s announcement of Sending more weapons to Ukraine.
He was asked about the traditions of US weapons to Ukraine through Europe and commented meaningfully that “if we pay for these weapons, it is our support. So it is European support and we do everything we can to help Ukraine. And therefore, the call is for everyone to do the same. “
‘Israel has to take more steps for Gaza’
Kaya Callas also referred to the Middle East and Gaza, saying that she sees positive signs on the part of Israel, which the EU will closely monitor.
“Last week, Israel and the European Union reached an agreement to expand humanitarian aid to Gaza. Thus, we see positive signs, supplies that arrive in Gaza, open more entry points and electricity lines are repaired. “
As Mrs Calas pointed out, “Israel must take more steps.” To this end, there will be information and recording of progress every two weeks, and a list of measures has already been presented to ministers, which will be implemented if Israel does not comply with its promises. “The aim is not to punish Israel, but to improve the situation in Gaza,” he concluded.