Two member states blocked the 11th EU sanctions package, Moscow successfully "turned the tide"?

On June 8, Azernews (Azerbaijan) reported that Greece and Hungary have moved to block the latest draft of the European Union's (EU) 11th package of sanctions against Russia.

Trừng phạt Nga: Hai nước thành viên chặn gói trừng phạt thứ 11 của EU, Moscow 'lội ngược dòng' thành công?ukrainianworldcongress

Russia is improving its ability to withstand Western sanctions. (Source: Ukrainian World Congress)

Accordingly, at a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of EU member states, Budapest and Athens requested the removal of a number of companies from the list accused of supporting Russia's efforts to overcome Western sanctions.

Previously, Politico quoted sources as saying that the discussion on sanctions against Russia was postponed for a week to June 14.

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell have repeatedly stated that the 11th package of sanctions will focus on tightening sanctions enforcement mechanisms.

According to EU officials, sanctions should be imposed on companies from third countries that re-export sanctioned goods to Russia.

In late May, several European diplomatic and media sources reported that the initial draft of the EC's new sanctions package was rejected by EU member states and sent back for revision, fearing that such measures would only isolate the EU internationally.

Also on June 8, Politico quoted the head of the US State Department 's Office of Sanctions Coordination, Jim O'Brien, as saying that shipments of important microchips and electronic components imported into Russia had returned to levels before the conflict in Ukraine broke out.

According to the newspaper, Russia is improving its ability to resist Western sanctions.

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