Support for New Russia Sanctions Crumbles Within EU as National Capitals Prioritize Corporate Interests

The European Union is facing a collapse in support for new economic sanctions against Russia, as several national capitals, including Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Portugal, are refusing to back measures that could harm their major companies. This trend threatens to undermine the EU's four-year-long strategy in support of Ukraine, with countries demanding carve-outs or blocking proposed sanctions entirely.