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Articles with tag "Europe"

SHOW OF SUPPORT

EU's Borrell to Visit Ukraine Frontline Amid Russia Tensions

The bloc's foreign policy chief will meet Ukrainian officials in Kiev during his visit from Tuesday to Thursday.
'de facto discrimination'

European Rights Court Orders Russia to Pay Damages to Domestic Abuse Victims

Moscow was ordered to pay 370,660 euros to Margarita Gracheva, whose husband chopped off her hands with an axe.
opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

The Dangerous Instability of Europe’s Borderlands

A volatile mix of revanchism, insecurity, irrationality and military force is fueling tension and turbulence in the EU’s east.
lack of contact

Belarus Leader Says EU Refusing to Discuss Migrants

Lukashenko said Germany's Angela Merkel promised him that Brussels would discuss the fate of the 2,000 migrants stranded in Belarus.
direct dialogue

Kremlin Hails EU-Belarus Contact Over Migrant Crisis

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko's phone call with Germany's Angela Merkel was his first with a Western leader since last year.
mounting penalties

EU Readying New Sanctions for Kremlin-Linked Wagner Mercenary Group

France's foreign minister accused the outfit of carrying out "destabilization" in Mali "on behalf of its clients."
seeking answers

Russian Movements at Ukraine Border 'Rather Worrying' – EU

Washington this week demanded explanations from Moscow over reports of "unusual Russian activity near Ukraine."
not on the list

Russia Not Among EU’s Sanctions Targets for Belarus Migrant Crisis – Brussels

Aeroflot issued a firm denial of helping migrants and refugees travel to Belarus after reports said the EU could sanction Russia's flagship airline.
pipeline pawn

Belarus Warns Against New EU Sanctions, Says Could Cut Gas

Russia's Yamal-Europe gas pipeline transits through Belarus on its way to EU members Poland and Germany.
'great responsibility'

Navalny Calls Sakharov Prize an 'Honor,' Thanks European Parliament

The Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought went to Navalny after he was passed over for this year's Nobel Peace Prize. 
PIPELINE POLITICS

Russia’s Gazprom Inks 15-Year Gas Contract with Hungary

Deal between Moscow and Budapest has angered Ukraine and comes as gas prices in Europe hit record highs.
early exit

North Macedonia Expels Russian Diplomat

Reports identified the Russian diplomat as a deputy military attaché.
migration crisis

Russians Among Illegal Belarus-EU Border Crossers – Lithuanian Diplomat

Lithuanian officials say they suspect the crisis is being orchestrated by Alexander Lukashenko's regime in retaliation to EU sanctions.
pay the toll

Russia to Pay 1.1Bln Euros Per Year Under EU Carbon Tax – Reports

Russia will likely pay more taxes to the EU than any other country, RBC cited its calculations as saying. 
see you in court

Russia Takes Ukraine to European Court Over Post-Annexation Grievances

The filing marks Russia's first-ever interstate complaint with the ECHR and includes a slew of offenses it says Ukraine has committed.
legal protection

European Rights Court Orders Russia to Recognize Same-Sex Unions

The ECHR ruling came in response to complaints by three Russian same-sex couples whose attempts to register their marriages in Russia were rejected.
'major' shortcomings

EU Approval of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine Faces More Delays Over 'Incomplete' Data – Reuters

The vaccine's developers are “not used to working with a regulatory agency like the EMA,” a source close to the EU regulator said.
Mutual Recognition

EU Invites Russia to Discuss Mutual Vaccine Certificate Recognition – TASS

The EU has approached Russia regarding possible mutual recognition of vaccine certificates, EU Ambassador Markus Ederer said Thursday.
in the red

Russia Faces Huge Revenue Losses From Renewables Push, Finance Minister Warns

Russia is the world’s top energy exporter and its economy is heavily dependent on oil and gas.
compensation claim

Czech Republic Asks Russia to Pay for 2014 Arms Blast

Prague blames Russian military intelligence for the deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot on its soil.
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