Italy reportedly opposes EU sanctions against Russian Patriarch Kirill
Italy has raised concerns about an EU proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill, joining Bulgaria in opposing the measures. Politico reports these concerns, which are not independently verified.
Claims & verification status
Italy's concerns about the sanctions are not independently verified.
Italy has raised concerns about an EU proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill.
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Impact analysis
Who claims what
- —Italy has raised concerns about an EU proposal to sanction Russian Patriarch Kirill. (per Politico reporting)
- —Italy's concerns about the sanctions are not independently verified.
Our assessment
If the reported claims are accurate, there may be increased difficulty within the EU in reaching consensus on further sanctions related to Russian religious figures. This may…
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