EU's 19th Sanctions Package: Looming Approval Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, anticipates approval of the 19th sanctions package against Russia this week. Ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting in Luxembourg, Kallas criticized a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, labeling it as unfavorable.

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced on Monday her expectation that the 19th package of sanctions against Russia is likely to gain approval this week. Her remarks came ahead of an EU foreign ministers' meeting scheduled in Luxembourg.

In her statement, Kallas emphasized the bloc's united stand against Russia, indicating a continued effort to pressure Moscow amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Moreover, Kallas expressed disapproval of the possible meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, describing it as 'not nice' and hinting at potential diplomatic rifts.

(With inputs from agencies.)