On the 12th (local time) the EU again failed to reach agreement on a 21st package of sanctions against Russia. After an ambassadors' meeting on July 10 failed to secure consensus, the EU rotating presidency held intensive consultations with member states; negotiations on the 12th ended without result.

2026-07-13

On the 12th (local time) the EU again failed to reach agreement on a 21st package of sanctions against Russia. After an ambassadors' meeting on July 10 failed to secure consensus, the EU rotating presidency held intensive consultations with member states; negotiations on the 12th ended without result.