Italy hampers rubber-stamped extension of EU sanctions against Russia

‘Italy has delayed an EU decision to extend economic sanctions against Russia, demanding the measure is discussed further within the bloc. The surprising move came at a meeting of EU envoys in Brussels on Wednesday.

“We have asked for a discussion on the matter,” said Tiziana d’Angelo, a spokeswoman for the Italian mission to the EU, Reuters reports.

EU envoys gathered to approve a six-month extension to the sanctions, which are due to expire by the end of January. The legal act has been drafted by EU Council officials following an agreement reached by EU leaders in the wings of G20 summit in Turkey last month.’

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