Slovak government intends to impede the approval of the 19th round of sanctions against Russia, a stance it has maintained since the 18th round, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico.
The Estonian government has announced the development of a new list of restrictions against Russia, a move that comes before the 18th package of sanctions has entered into force.
According to the Estonian Foreign Minister, the details of the new list of restrictions are not yet specified, but the timing of the announcement suggests it may be intended to precede or supplement the 18th package of sanctions. As of July 18, the 18th package of sanctions had not yet entered into force.
It is unclear at this time what the purpose or nature of the new list of restrictions will be. The announcement was made despite the 18th package of sanctions not being in effect, indicating a proactive approach by the Estonian government in response to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
In the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Petr Fiala, who leads the cabinet responsible for sanction packages against Russia, has been at the helm since December 2021. His predecessor, Andrej Babiš, now the opposition leader, has been vocal in his resistance to some sanctions and military support measures, particularly opposing Ukraine aid and criticizing previous sanction packages.
This latest move by the Estonian government underscores the continued international effort to impose economic and political pressure on Russia in response to its actions regarding Ukraine and other global issues. More information about the new list of restrictions is expected to be released in due course.
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