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Far-reaching impact

EU Insurance Ban Targets Russian Oil Exports

The EU insurance ban comes as Moscow seeks to ramp up sales to China and India.

proceed with caution

Kremlin Warns Against ‘Problems’ With Ukraine, Moldova EU Candidacy

President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman said the 27-member bloc’s decision was “of course an internal European matter.”

'maximum pressure'

EU Agrees Ban on Most Russian Oil Imports, Remove Sberbank From SWIFT

Despite the gap in the embargo left by Hungary's opposition, the latest round of sanctions represents some of the most damaging measures taken by the EU...

EU Sanctions Putin's Two Daughters

A total of 217 individuals were added to the EU's blacklist, including Putin's offspring.

EU Approves Russia Coal Embargo, Proposes More Arms to Ukraine

It is the first time the Europeans have targeted the Russian energy sector, on which they are heavily dependent.

Un-favored nation

U.S., Allies to End Normal Trade Relations With Russia

The U.S. steps enable Western nations to inflict steep tariff hikes on Russian goods, in coordination with NATO allies, the Group of Seven and the European...

Expanding blacklist

Sacked Russian F1 Driver Mazepin and Oligarch Father Added to EU Blacklist

The EU list, drawn up since Moscow's annexation of Crimea in 2014, now includes 862 people and 53 entities in total.

EU Cuts Russian Banks from SWIFT, Bans RT, Sputnik

"This is the largest sanctions package in our Union's history."

Violation of international law

EU Promises Sanctions on Russia for Recognition of Separatists

The EU denounced Russian President Vladimir Putin's recognition of the Donetsk and Luhansk breakaway states.

Sputnik Diplomacy

Germany Urges Brussels to Buy Sputnik at EU Level – Politico

Requests from at least four EU countries are needed to start talks on advance purchase agreements.

EU Says Bloc Will Not Lift Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine

European Council chief Charles Michel is on a two-day visit to Ukraine.

EU Holds Off Navalny Sanctions, Envoy to Visit Moscow Next Month

The bloc’s foreign ministers agreed it was “premature” to hit the Kremlin with new sanctions.

Another Goodbye

Bulgaria Expels Russian Military Attache for Spying

Bulgaria has expelled a Russian military attache after prosecutors opened a probe against him for spying on U.S. troops in the E.U. and NATO member states...

EU Extends Sanctions Anti-Russia Over Ukraine

The sanctions, which target whole sectors of the Russian economy including its valuable oil businesses, were extended to mid-2021.

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.

'Work Is Still Needed'

Council of Europe Urges Russia to Up Anti-Corruption Efforts

Since the Council of Europe's anti-corruption council's last report in 2017, Russia has complied with nine of out of 22 recommendations.

EU Considers Sanctions Against Chinese, Russian Groups Over Hacking

The move would be the first application of the EU’s so-called cyber sanctions regime.

opinion Oksana Antonenko

Why Brexit Won’t Affect EU-Russia Relations

Many things will change radically, but despite some predictions, relations with Russia look set to remain the same.

sanctions blacklist

EU Blacklists 7 More People in Russian-Annexed Crimea

Tuesday's move raises the number of individuals on the blacklist to 177, along with 44 firms or other entities.

EU Leaders To Extend Sanctions on Russia

EU leaders in Brussels Thursday agreed to extend main economic sanctions against Russia for an additional six months.

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