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Putin Accuses West of Wanting to 'Shackle' Russia

Putin called on the FSB to make the Western threat a priority in its work this year along with its primary task of countering terrorism.

Ukraine Takes Russia to Europe Rights Court Over 'Targeted Assassinations'

The case accuses Russia of carrying out "state-authorized" assassinations "outside a situation of armed conflict."

opinion Sabine Fischer

2021: Another Sad Year for EU-Russia Relations

Navalny’s return to Russia has created a prominent link between the EU and Russian domestic politics which neither side will be able to ignore in the...

political measures

EU Likely To Approve Sanctions Over Russia Crackdown

New sanctions are expected to targeted individuals linked to the jailing of Alexei Navalny and a crackdown on protests.

Russian Oligarchs

Spain's Reopened Case Against Russian Tycoon Mikhail Fridman 'Technical Error'

The case concerns the billionaire's alleged role in the bankruptcy of a Spanish tech firm.

SWIFT REJECTION

Russia Rejects Calls From Europe Court To Release Navalny

Russia's justice ministry dismissed ECHR's demands to release Navalny as "unreasonable and unlawful."

international pressure

European Rights Court Demands Navalny's 'Immediate' Release

The ECHR document published on Navalny's website says its demand was made in “regard to the nature and extent of risk” to his life.

Russia Ready to Cut Ties With Europe – Foreign Minister

The Kremlin said Lavrov’s words had been misinterpreted but stressed that Russia must get ready for “independence if madness prevails.”

'degrading' detention

Russia to Pay Damages for 2012 Navalny Arrest

The ECHR ordered Russia to compensate Navalny 8,500 euros ($10,300) for violating his freedom of assembly and right to a fair trial.

PROPORTIONATE RESPONSE

Russia Warns Will Respond if EU Imposes New Sanctions

EU members are set to debate whether the levy new sanctions against Russia later this month.

Russia Snubs European Security Panel in 30-Year First

Russian Defense Ministry officials opted out of the OSCE Military Doctrine Seminar “due to unfriendly policies of the West.”

EU Will Propose 'Concrete' Sanctions Against Russia

A number of eastern European countries have called for punitive measures over the jailing of Alexei Navalny.

Russia Brands Navalny Team 'Traitors' for EU Sanctions Push

Navalny and his allies have called on the EU to sanction members of President Vladimir Putin's inner circle over his poisoning.

EU Accepts Russia’s Application for Sputnik V Approval

Last week, the EU's top diplomat said he hoped the bloc would approve Sputnik V as it would help the bloc overcome its supply shortages.

DETERIORATING RELATIONS

Russia Annoyed by EU Inclusion of Navalny Allies in Sanctions Talks

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the video call “illegitimate, illegal and aggressive.”

Germany, Poland, Sweden to Expel Russian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

Russia had Friday announced the shock expulsion of three EU diplomats.

Russia Defends Expulsion of European Diplomats

The Kremlin said the shock expulsion was linked to "illegal riots."

What Happened During Tense EU-Russia Talks?

The first visit by a senior EU envoy to Russia since 2017 didn't go as well as planned for Europe.

REJECTING DIALOGUE

EU Must ‘Draw Consequences’ From Controversial Moscow Trip, Says Top Diplomat

Russia is rejecting constructive dialogue with the bloc, Josep Borrell said, as he threatened further sanctions against Russia.

Russia Expels European Diplomats Over Navalny Protests – Foreign Ministry

The Swedish, Polish and German diplomats participated in "illegal" rallies in support of Navalny, the ministry said.

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