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EU tweaks new sanctions on Russia to win over reluctant members

This week the EU proposed the toughest package of sanctions yet against Russia for its war in Ukraine, including an embargo on Russian oil. However, some member states are worried about the impact on their own economies, and the EU has had to tweak its sanctions plan in a bid to win them over. As of Friday night there was still no green light in sight. Yannis Palaiologos, Kathimerini’s Brussels correspondent, joins Thanos Davelis with the latest analysis. 

Read Yannis Palaiologos’ recent interview with European Council President Charles Michel: Michel confident EU states will adopt sanctions against Russia, urges Turkey to align with bloc’s policy

You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:

EU rewrites oil ban to give Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic more time

EU tweaks Russia oil sanctions plan in bid to win over reluctant states

EU must heed Greece, Malta, Cyprus concerns on oil ban

Bulgaria and Greece plan joint gas purchases

Dr. Oz's vote in 2018 Turkish election renews criticism

Pompeo holds briefing to raise concerns over Trump-backed Senate candidate in Pennsylvania

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