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Here’s Why The EU Still Won’t Approve Tough Sanctions On Russia

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The E.U. already imposed sanctions on Russia in March over its stealth invasion and annexation of Crimea, but those lacked teeth. In the week after Russian-backed separatist accidentally shot down Malaysia Flight MH17 on July 17, killing 298 people, some E.U. members have urged much tougher sanctions.

But that is unlikely for a number of reasons, including the fact that London is a hotbed for Russian money, and France is in the process of selling Moscow two warships.

Further, imposing sanctions requires agreement from all 28 E.U. member states.

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