FM Says Slovenia "Not Inclined" to Russia Sanctions

Ljubljana, 29 August - Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel has told the press that he is "not overly inclined" to a plan to impose sanctions on Russia for its actions in Georgia. He said on Friday that some members of the EU are looking for a confrontation with Russia, but he believes that this could backfire.

Ljubljana
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel speaking to the press ahead of an extraordinary summit of the EU dedicated to the crisis in Georgia.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA

Ljubljana
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel presenting to the press the main topics of the Bled Strategic Forum.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA

Ljubljana
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel speaking to the press ahead of an extraordinary summit of the EU dedicated to the crisis in Georgia.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA

Ljubljana
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel speaking to the press ahead of an extraordinary summit of the EU dedicated to the crisis in Georgia.
Photo: Dejan Mijovic/STA

Ljubljana
Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel telling the press that he is "not overly inclined" to a plan to impose sanctions on Russia for its actions in Georgia.

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