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EU, UK Slap Sanctions on Russian Spies for Hacking German Parliament

The 2015 cyber attack completely paralyzed the IT infrastructure of the Bundestag.

opinion Fyodor Lukyanov

Is Russia's Dialogue with the EU Coming to an End?

Sergei Lavrov's recent comments on the EU may sound extreme, but they were a long time in the making.

western response

EU Sanctions FSB Chief, Senior Kremlin Officials Over Navalny Poisoning

The EU also sanctioned the Russian state research institute it says was behind the development of Novichok.

EU Agrees Russia Sanctions Over Navalny Poisoning

The sanctions will target six people — likely to be Russian officials — as well as one entity "involved in the Novichok program."

‘SERIOUS CRIME’

EU Ready to Sanction Russia Over Navalny Poisoning

Bloc agrees to slap personal sanctions on Russian officials.

targeted sanctions

Navalny Urges EU Entry Bans on Putin's 'Close Circles'

Navalny, who is being treated in Germany, blames Putin for his near-fatal poisoning by Novichok.

double-edged sword

Belarus Opposition Leader Takes Risky Diplomatic Path

Tikhanovskaya's meetings with Western leaders could be "dangerous" for the opposition movement, experts say.

Moscow Expands List of European Officials Banned From Russia

The Foreign Ministry pointed to "hostile steps" against Russia and its citizens.

operation 'twin'

Chechen TV Claims Europe Created Lifelike Kadyrov Mask for ‘Provocation’ Plot

The alleged provocateurs are currently searching for a candidate to play the role of Kadyrov, reports said without citing any sources.

Ukrainian Captain’s Ship Stranded in Mediterranean After Migrant Rescue

The ship has been unable to dock in any European ports for more than a month after it rescued 27 migrants.

Russia Defies West as NATO Urges Cooperation Over Navalny

NATO called for an international probe into Navalny's poisoning and demanded Moscow reveal details of its Novichok nerve agent programme.

BLACKLIST EXEMPTION

Belarus Leader Lukashenko to Avoid EU Sanctions Over Protest Crackdown – Die Welt

The German newspaper said the need to keep lines of communication open will keep the strongman off the list.

SPECIAL MEETING

NATO to Meet on Poisoning of Putin Critic Navalny

The West has demanded answers from the Kremlin after Berlin said it has "unequivocal evidence" the opposition leader was poisoned with Novichok.

Russia Expels Austrian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Over Espionage Dispute

Austria expelled an unnamed Russian diplomat earlier in the day for alleged industrial espionage.

persona non grata

Austria Expels Russian Diplomat Suspected of Industrial Espionage

The Russian Embassy in Vienna said “an identical reaction from Moscow won’t take long.”

'Neither free nor fair'

EU Rejects Belarus Vote Result as Lukashenko Orders Clampdown

The strongman leader has ordered his government to prevent further unrest and shore up protections along the ex-Soviet country's border.

Belarus Opposition Urges EU To Reject Vote as Leaders Hold Emergency Talks

"Lukashenko has lost all legitimacy in the eyes of our nation and the world," Tikhanovskaya said in a video addressed to the European Council.

'Inclusive Dialogue'

EU Leaders Urge Putin to Push for Talks in Belarus Over Disputed Vote

It is unclear how much support Putin is willing to give to Lukashenko, who in recent years has often played off Moscow against the West.

Beleaguered Belarus Opposition Finds Baltic Refuge

Presidential challenger Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is only the latest pro-democracy Belarusian to find shelter in the country's EU neighbors.

EUROPEAN REACTION

EU Says Belarus Vote Not Free, Threatens Sanctions

The bloc's chief diplomat said authorities deployed disproportionate and unacceptable violence.

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