Slovakia has upheld its veto against the latest proposed package of European Union sanctions targeting Russia, complicating the bloc’s unified response amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The Slovak government cited concerns over potential economic impacts and energy security risks as reasons for blocking the sanctions, which aim to tighten restrictions on Russian energy imports and financial transactions.
This move highlights the growing challenges within the EU to maintain consensus on measures against Moscow, as member states weigh national interests against collective pressure.
EU officials continue to engage Slovakia and other holdouts to find common ground, stressing the importance of a cohesive stance in addressing the conflict and its broader implications for European stability.
