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EU Defers Sanctions on Russian Patriarch Kirill to Later Package
The European Union will not include Patriarch Kirill in an upcoming mini sanctions package. Officials cited concerns over attention and approval timing. The decision follows Hungary's change in government.
May 22, 10:55 AM·1m read1 source
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The European Union will not include Patriarch Kirill in a planned mini sanctions package, diplomats said. The draft proposal focuses on individuals linked to Russia's military-industrial complex. Ambassadors held their first round of discussions on Friday.
The EU first tried to blacklist Kirill in 2022.
Hungary blocked the move at the time, citing religious freedom concerns. Hungary's new government has signaled willingness to reconsider the issue. The change removes a previous obstacle to EU action.
The mini package is expected to receive approval by the time foreign affairs ministers meet on 15 June. A wider 21st sanctions package is scheduled for presentation next month. The larger package aims for approval in July and would allow more time for negotiations.
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