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EU Sanctions Must Target Energy, Say Lithuanian Minister

5/21/2025

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys insists that the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia must focus on energy, oil, and financial sectors to truly make a difference. Analysts caution that without U.S. backing, the EU's efforts may fall short, as Russia's relentless aggression casts doubt on the EU's ability to implement meaningful consequences.

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys insists that the EU's latest sanctions package against Russia must focus on energy, oil, and financial sectors to truly make a difference. Analysts caution that without U.S. backing, the EU's efforts may fall short, as Russia's relentless aggression casts doubt on the EU's ability to implement meaningful consequences.