EU countries failed to agree on extending sanctions against about 3,000 Russian individuals and companies, leaving ambassadors one day to reach an agreement before the measures expire.

EU countries failed to agree on extending sanctions against about 3,000 Russian individuals and companies, leaving ambassadors one day to reach an agreement before the measures expire.

Slovakia demands the removal of Alisher Osmanov and Mikhail Friedman from the sanctions list while opposing the proposal to extend the sanctions from six months to 12 months.

Most EU capitals are opposed to expelling anyone while Russian attacks on Ukraine continue.

Source: POLITICO