Politico reports that Malta, following Slovakia, has opposed the EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian oil.

The country has a large tanker fleet, and its economy is highly dependent on oil transportation.
https://politico.eu/newsletter/brussels-playbook/trumps-new-threat-catches-europe-off-guard/
https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1944821472985276501