On Wednesday 7 May, the foreign ministers of the Baltic countries underscored their determination to once again step up the pressure on Russia. On the same day, EU Member States’ ambassadors to the EU discussed for the first time the 17th package of sanctions, which reportedly includes targeted measures against individuals and vessels in the ‘shadow fleet’.
“We must increase sanctions”, said Estonian minister Margus Tsahkna on his arrival at the informal meeting of European...