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The European Union postponed its decision on the extension of individual sanctions against Russia, affecting over 3,000 individuals and companies. The initial discussion was moved from September 2 to September 9 due to a lack of consensus among representatives, particularly due to Slovakia's blockade. The sanctions are set to expire on September 15.
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The Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU failed to reach an agreement on renewing individual sanctions against over 3,000 Russian individuals and companies violating Ukraine's territorial integrity. The discussion has been postponed to September 9, with the current sanctions set to expire on September 15.
On September 9, EU ambassadors failed to reach an agreement on extending individual sanctions against Russia due to Slovakia's opposition. Slovakia insists on a six-month extension instead of the proposed one year and demands the removal of certain names from the sanctions list.
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