Ukraine-Russia News
LAST UPDATE: June 11, 2025
Kremlin says EU-proposed lower Russian oil price cap not helpful for global energy
The Kremlin criticized the EU’s proposal to lower the Russian oil price cap below $60 per barrel, stating that further reductions would disrupt global energy markets.
Insight
Moscow’s response uses market stability as a counterargument, while signaling Russian willingness to escalate economic tensions. Russia frames attempts at price capping as economically irrational and geopolitically motivated. The dispute highlights broader strategic tussles over energy leverage and EU cohesion on sanctions policy.
Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico stated that Slovakia will withhold support for new EU sanctions on Russia until concrete energy alternative plans are in place.
Insight
Fico’s stance underscores the vulnerability of Central Europe to sanctions when energy security is at stake. By demanding tangible provisions for supply alternatives, Bratislava is asserting national interests within EU policymaking. His position may signal rising resistance among Eastern EU members and complicate consensus on next-stage sanctions packages.
