German economy minister warns of waning “unity” in the EU as the bloc is struggling to agree on oil embargo against Russia

The unity the EU demonstrated after Russia launched its offensive in Ukraine is starting to “crumble,” German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday. The warning comes ahead of the bloc’s summit to discuss a new sanctions package against Moscow and a potential oil embargo.

“After Russia's attack on Ukraine, we saw what can happen when Europe stands united. With a view to the summit tomorrow, let's hope it continues like this. But it is already starting to crumble and crumble again," Habeck told a news conference.

The EU has struggled to agree on imposing the oil embargo on Russia, with multiple member countries voicing concerns that the move would become fatal for their economies. Hungary, which receives most of its oil from Russia, has been the most prominent opponent of the embargo, comparing the potential effect of a full ban to “an atomic bomb.” Similar concerns over the embargo have been voiced by other landlocked nations, namely Czechia and Slovakia.

Earlier this week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered an explanation as to why the EU still continues to buy Russian oil.

“If we would completely, immediately, as of today cut off the [Russian] oil, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin might be able to take the oil that he does not sell to the EU to the world market, where the prices will increase, and sell it for more – and that would fill his war chests,” von der Leyen said in an interview with MSNBC.

The EU diplomats have reportedly tried to come up with a compromise solution to the sanctions deadlock, kick-starting the embargo with banning deliveries of Russian oil by sea while exempting pipelines from the potential restrictions. The attempt, however, has apparently failed, with the EU nations now set to try and agree on the restrictions during the summit scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

The EU has imposed multiple packages of sanctions on Russia after it launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine in late February

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How e take concern us na

THE FECKLESS BUNCH, FULL OF CLULESS GOONS.

lol @ RT fake news propaganda...NEXT abeg..

It must not crumble.

That's because they were hasty in imposing those sanctions. Russia has too much gas and oil market share to be pushed aside. They also have too much share in the food and agriculture market and have grounded Europe's second biggest food and fertilizer basket.
A gradual sanction would have been better and given the EU time to adapt. They are just creating hardship for themselves but should rather soften those sanctions and keep supporting Ukraine heavily to avoid giving Putin more share of food, fertilizer and energy market.

orisa37:
It must not crumble.

It will. However that's not the worst thing that can happen to the EU.
The worst will be to allow Putin gain control of Europe's two biggest food producers and two of Europe's top energy producers.

Tonypens48:
How e take concern us na

If Russia keep weaponizing food supply and fertilizer market remains unstable, it will lead to destabilization of food supply around the whole earth. Bread will no longer be within a poor man's reach.

No weapon formed against Russia shall prosper.

If you guys had asked like a true friend who’s concern about both parties involved,this might have not get to this level.
This war has affected everyone, Russia,USA and the whole of Europe…
You know how mighty Russia is,yet you decide to play this dumb game of supremacy or whatever you call that in your little mind…
This is called boomerang.

pol23:
If you guys had asked like a true friend who’s concern about both parties involved,this might have not get to this level.
This war has affected everyone, Russia,USA and the whole of Europe…
You know how mighty Russia is,yet you decide to play this dumb game of supremacy or whatever you call that in your little mind…
This is called boomerang.

Dem never see anything sef

plaindealer:
lol @ RT fake news propaganda...NEXT abeg..

Like the news is not on N24 and DW news.
Even Bulgaria have make a u-turn to now open to Russia demand.
Did he have the press conference with RT? Or do you think RT is still in any EU countries?

RepoMan007:
That's because they were hasty in imposing those sanctions. Russia has too much gas and oil market share to be pushed aside. They also have too much share in the food and agriculture market and have grounded Europe's second biggest food and fertilizer basket.
A gradual sanction would have been better and given the EU time to adapt. They are just creating hardship for themselves. They should soften those sanctions and keep supporting Ukraine heavily to avoid giving Putin more share of food, fertilizer and energy market.

instead of them to bring Ukraine and Russia to round table they are ashamed, forming too big to fail. They keep supplying weapons to Ukraine plunging Ukrainians to hardship

RepoMan007:
If Russia keep weaponizing food supply and fertilizer market remains unstable, it will lead to destabilization of food supply around the whole earth. Bread will no longer be within a poor man's reach.

Thanks

Britain's cheapest brands of pasta and bread have surged in price over the past year, but overall the cost of lower-priced food and drink staples has risen at a similar pace to average prices, the Office for National Statistics said

Cost of pasta and bread surges for Britain's poorest
reuters.com

Now na morning!!!

DerrickzB:
Now na morning!!!

Polish PM said Poland will stop flow of free oil and gas to Ukraine as it’s become more expensive.

Japan has resumed accepting documents from Russians to enter the country for tourism purposes, the embassy said.

I thought they banned Russia citizens before

Moldova resumed mail services to Russia.
⚡️��: Japan resumed tourism from Russia.
⚡️��: Hungary has said the EU holds an "irresponsible" stance on Russian oil exports.
⚡️��: Indian imports of Russian oil tripled in May.

seunny4lif:
Moldova resumed mail services to Russia.
⚡️��: Japan resumed tourism from Russia.
⚡️��: Hungary has said the EU holds an "irresponsible" stance on Russian oil exports.
⚡️��: Indian imports of Russian oil tripled in May.

This war really opened my eyes how important Russia is to the world. MSM hid Russia and only said bad bad things before the war but now I know the truth.

Hanibbal:


This war really opened my mind how important Russia is to the world. MSM hid Russia and only said bad bad things before the war but now I know the truth.

I know about Russia during Libya war and Syria war.
Russia don’t stop NATO no flying zone over Libya because Russia have no big influence in Libya but Syria war shows Russia was ready for military against anyone.
USA and all her allies made noises and even Turkey shoot down Russia jet.
When Turkey shoot down Russia jet and called emergency NATO meeting, that’s when Turkey knew NATO is paper tiger, when all NATO members were talking rubbish to Turkey.

Even Kurds that are anti Assad government need Russia military help to save them from Turks military not British or French military in Syria.

i love this series. EU now knows Ruskies are in for the long haul.

And in Putin's conversation with Erdogan, it was confirmed that Russia can export significant amounts of fertilizers and agricultural products if the relevant anti-Russian sanctions are lifted, the Kremlin said.

Hanibbal:


This war really opened my eyes how important Russia is to the world. MSM hid Russia and only said bad bad things before the war but now I know the truth.

The greatest weapon the west has is MSM not even the military. Russia is a superpower but the west never accords her the respect she deserves due to fall of USSR which dwindled her resources from 1991-1999.

Now, she is back and she is getting the respect she deserves.

Russia did not even add Uranium, Nickel etc to the sanctions.

lol, una never see anything, am just happy that Africa, Asia and South America did not involve in sanctioning Russia, that one pain US to the bone

The EU needs to reach an agreement with Russia to export 20 million tons of Ukrainian wheat, Borrell said.

It gets better and better

The Netherlands expects Gazprom to stop gas supplies from May 31

The Dutch gas company refused to comply with the requirement to pay for Russian gas in rubles then The Dutch company added that it does not know whether the European market will cope with the loss of 2 billion cubic meters of gas that came through it without serious consequences.

seunny4lif:

Polish PM said Poland will stop flow of free oil and gas to Ukraine as it’s become more expensive.

More tears and gnashing of teeth for Ukrops and western a** lickers… especially that hegoat nsiba

The US-imposed ban on the purchase of Russian oil did not give the expected effect due to a sharp increase in oil prices, said Robert Habek, Vice Chancellor of Germany.

also one way to admit that sanctions don‘t work

Wetin deh occur

What you have behind the resolute desk is a RIGGED FRAUDULENT SLEEPY fellow. incompetent incapable and UNWORTHY of any position of authority in mankind.

THE WORST US PRESIDENT EVER IN THE OVAL OFFICE, CURRENTLY.

The world misses the RESOLUTE and EFFECTIVE president D.J. Trump. The 45.

DerrickzB:


More tears and gnashing of teeth for Ukrops and western a** lickers… especially that hegoat nsiba

Slaves of the Moscow lunatic wait let Bidden send those long range missiles to Ukraine you will curse the day you joined POOtin

YOU ARE THE DELUSSIONED FOOL.

What property and or infrastructure has been destroyed in Russia in comparison to Ukraine. Including, which side has suffered more DESTRUCTION and LOSS of human lives on both sides.

THE FECKLESS DOCILE IDIOTS THAT UKRAINE RELIED ON HAVE NOT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE WHILST THE INFRSCTRUCTURES OF UKRAIN CONTINUED TO DELAPEDATE AND THE SOCIETY NEAR ANNIHILATION.

What would be the essence of the BELATED arsenals after so much wanton VANDALISATION of one side in a war.

YOU MIGHT TO HAVE A RETHING FROM THAT OBTUSE CRANIUM ON YOUR SHOULDER, BEFORE YOU BECOME A PERMANENT FOOL.

nsiba:


Slaves of the Moscow lunatic wait let Bidden send those long range missiles to Ukraine you will curse the day you joined POOtin

Long range that Russia would destroy before it even works!! Can the ukrops even operate it?? You just be donkey!! Aboki self get brain pass you!!