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EU's 20th Sanctions Package Faces Slovakia's Pipeline Veto

4/17/2026

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On April 16, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the European Union is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Slovakia may block the sanctions due to concerns over the Druzhba pipeline.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said Slovakia will veto unless it gets guarantees about the pipeline's operation.
Kallas aims to push forward despite Slovakia's opposition, with a meeting for April 17 to address the proposal.

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On April 16, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the European Union is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia.
Slovakia may block the sanctions due to concerns over the Druzhba pipeline.
Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar said Slovakia will veto unless it gets guarantees about the pipeline's operation.
Kallas aims to push forward despite Slovakia's opposition, with a meeting for April 17 to address the proposal.