EU Struggles to Impose New Sanctions on Russia
The EU is struggling to enforce sanctions against Russia. Russia is finding ways to avoid the restrictions. This makes it hard for the EU to punish Russia.
The European Union has been trying to impose sanctions on Russia. It took a long time – six weeks – to agree on the newest sanctions. Many countries had disagreements. The EU is having trouble finding new targets for the sanctions. This is because Russia already has many restrictions in place.
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Highlights
Sanctions are Difficult
The EU finds it hard to punish Russia with sanctions.
Russia Avoids Sanctions
Russia finds ways to go around the EU’s restrictions.
Slow Sanction Process
It took six weeks to finish new sanctions.
Consensus is Hard
The EU has trouble agreeing on sanctions.
Targets are Limited
There are not many new targets for sanctions.