Any decision would require unanimity, with EU Russia hawks Poland and Lithuania warning that a proposed food security exception could actually favor fertilizers Industry of the Russian oligarchs.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said it was important to keep sanctions as tough as possible. “We’re a little concerned about attempts to weaken sanctions under the guise of food security,” he said.
Leaders are not expected to hold in-depth talks on the EU’s struggle to reach an agreement 200natural gas price cap, the diplomats said they tasked their ministers to do so when they met again on Monday.
