Adoption of EU's 21st Russia sanctions package could be postponed until autumn – sources

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If EU member states fail to reach an agreement on the European Union's 21st package of anti-Russian sanctions this week, its adoption could be postponed until autumn, while the freeze on the Russian oil price cap would be approved separately as a standalone sanctions measure on Monday 14 July.

Source: European Pravda sources in Brussels

Details: EU member states are expected to seek agreement on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia at meetings of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) on 8 and 10 July. Otherwise, its adoption may be delayed until September, while the Russian oil price cap would be dealt with outside the sanctions package.

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