New round of EU sanctions against Russia shaped by a series of veto threats as member states sought to protect national interests. The final package, significantly watered down, has exposed growing cracks within the bloc. #EuropeNews

France, Italy, Germany, Portugal all chipped away at the measures, designed to pile pressure on Russia

EU ambassadors on Thursday reached a political agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war, according to EU diplomats. The 21st sanctions…