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Articles with tag "Europe"

bear hug

From Russia, No Love for EU's New Chief and Her Hawkish Stance

"When the European Commission express their position on the long-term development of relations with us, we will of course respond," Lavrov said.
Rights ruling

European Court Awards $100K to Russian Protesters Over Rights Violations

The ECHR ruled that the Russian government had violated all of the activists’ freedom of assembly.
Russia's return

Russia Returns to European Rights Body After 5-Year Suspension

Russia must now cooperate with international investigations into its rights abuses, the resolution said.
opinion
Vladimir Ryzhkov

Why We Should Welcome Russia Rejoining PACE

Losing its place in the Сouncil of Еurope would hurt Russia's civil society and increase the country’s isolation.
opinion
Stewart McDonald

Russia's Reinstatement To PACE Is a Grave Mistake

It’s telling that most of the states against this move are geographically closest to Russia.
Rights monitor

Russia Cleared to Return to Europe’s Top Rights Body, Ukraine Walks Out

Ukraine has urged the Council of Europe not to reinstate Russia's voting rights, which were suspended after it annexed Crimea.
Meddling

Russia Dismisses Accusations of Meddling in EU Elections

An EU report on the vote for its parliament said there was evidence both sides had sought to promote extreme views.
Russia's Return

Russia Evades Exclusion From Council of Europe

Losing membership would deprive Russian citizens of the right to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Looking outward

Most Russians Prefer Council of Europe Membership – Polls

Russia's relationship with the European human rights watchdog has been tense since Moscow annexed Crimea in 2014.
Western backlash

Russia Will Respond to New EU Sanctions — Reports

The sanctions came in response to Russia's activities in Crimea and Ukraine.
Human rights

EU Moves Closer to Adopting Sanctions With Magnitsky Name

Reaching required unanimity on an EU-wide sanctions regime could prove difficult, however.
Competing influencers

U.S. Says It's Working With EU to Thwart Russia on Balkans

Most EU states and the U.S. have recognized Kosovo, while Russia and China have sided with Serbia in its refusal to do so.
vocal dischord

Ukraine Drops Eurovision Singer Over Russia Row

"I am a musician, not a puppet for the political arena," Korsun said.
carry on

Putin Spokesman Downplays Daughter’s Internship at EU Parliament

EU parliamentarians have criticized Peskova’s internship as a security breach.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Trump Can’t Drive Europe Into Russia's Arms

Despite cracks in Europe-U.S. relations, Russia remains too untrustworthy a partner.
Europe

Lavrov: We're Not Rubbing Our Hands With Glee Over Brexit

Russia would like the EU to be strong and united, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.
Putin

Putin Awards State Honor to Serbia’s Embattled Kremlin Ally

Russia has handed a prestigious state honor to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, a key European Kremlin ally facing popular protests.
Kremlin

Moscow Dismisses Franco-German Statement on Ukrainian Sailors

Russia dismissed a statement accusing it of using military force on Ukrainian vessels in the Black Sea.
opinion
Leonid Bershidsky

Europe Should Woo Russia When Putin's Gone

Whenever and however Putin may leave, any successor will need to revise Russia’s geopolitical choice.
Europe

EU Will Extend Russia Sanctions in December, Council President Says

The EU's Russia hawks have called for new sanctions against Moscow following the latest flare-up in tensions between Moscow and Kiev.
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