No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
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- EU has not reached agreement on a broad 21st sanctions package against Russia, with key disagreements still unresolved, according to EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
- Kaja Kallas stated the EU aims to approve sanctions on 250 individuals and entities, calling it the largest single round of listings in the bloc’s response to the war in Ukraine.
- EU Foreign Affairs Ministers discussed the proposed sanctions during a meeting in Brussels on July 13, 2026, with a potential decision expected the same day.
- Kestutis Budrys, Lithuania’s Foreign Minister, criticized delays on a proposed ban on maritime services and tighter restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas, warning against prioritizing economic over security interests.
Why it matters: The EU’s inability to finalize the 21st package reveals persistent divisions over energy and enforcement, even as it moves to sanction a record 250 targets. This delay risks weakening the bloc’s unified stance, with security hawks like Lithuania pushing to override economic concerns that could stall broader measures.
