The angry reaction of Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis provoked the disagreement in the EU over the embargo on Russian oil imports.
«The whole Union is being held hostage by one Member State (…) we must agree, we can not remain hostages“Landsbergis said as he approached the meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
Without naming it, European diplomats report that Hungary is the only country that opposes the embargo on Russian oil.
For his part, the EU High Representative, Josep Borrell referring to sixth package of sanctions pointed out that “we are 27 and I have to convince 27. Among them are some who have more problems than others».
«We will do our best to unblock the situationBorel stressed, however, adding that he could not give assurances.
At the same time, Mr. Borel expressed the strong support for Sweden and Finland’s accession to NATO hoping that the opposition of some Alliance states will be overcome.
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