Slovenia Wants End to EU Sanctions on Russia That Hurt Trade

Slovenia wants the European Union to end its sanctions on Russia because they are hurting trade between the two countries, Prime Minister Miro Cerar said.

The Balkan state of 2 million is among a faction of countries from the 28-member bloc, including Greece, whose leaders have advocated an end to penalties imposed on Russia for its annexation of Crimea last year. The trade and investment curbs have combined with low oil prices to help push Russia’s economy toward its first recession since 2009.