Negocieri contracronometru luni la Bruxelles, înainte să expire toate sancțiunile contra Rusiei / Blocaj din cauză că Franța cere o excepție din „motive de securitate națională”

The EU is in urgent negotiations to renew sanctions against Russia, hindered by France's request to exempt oligarch Alisher Usmanov for national security reasons. A meeting of EU representatives aimed to prevent the lifting of sanctions affecting around 3,000 individuals and entities linked to the war in Ukraine. The deadline for renewal is approaching, and without an agreement, all sanctions will be automatically lifted. France's push for Usmanov's exemption is controversial, with several countries opposing any exceptions, fearing it sets a dangerous precedent. Ukrainian President Zelensky has voiced concerns about lifting sanctions, emphasizing the need to maintain pressure on Russia.