No quick deal in sight as EU countries start talks on new Russia sanctions

BRUSSELS, May 10 (Reuters) – European Union states hold a first discussion on Wednesday on proposed new sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine that would target Chinese and Iranian firms and allow export curbs on third countries for busting existing trade restrictions. Talks among EU envoys start at 0800 GMT and are set to be heated, according to one diplomat, with Russia hawks upset the plan doesn’t go far enough but others wary of damaging their international ties. Widely differing perspectives mean a quick deal is not expected, several diplomats said. The EU’s chief executive unveiled the plan on a…