Czech PM: seventh package of sanctions against Russia will not curb gas imports

The European Union is preparing a seventh package of sanctions against Russia, but it is already clear that it will not curb imports of Russian gas as too many member states would be unable to  adjust quickly enough, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala told Reuters. Fiala said the sanctions now being finalized would target more individuals, effect a ban on gold imports and broaden the list of dual-use goods banned for export to Russia. The European Commission should be ready to present the package in the coming days and member states could approve it immediately after, Fiala said in an interview.