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virtual response

EU Parliament Website Attacked After MEPs Slam Russian 'Terrorism'

The European Parliament website was hit by a cyberattack claimed by pro-Russian hackers on Wednesday, shortly after lawmakers approved a resolution calling...

high-level recognition

Jailed Kremlin Critic Kara-Murza Receives European Rights Award

Jailed Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza received the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize for “outstanding actions of civil society in the protection...

new restrictions

EU Introduces Crypto Ban, Oil Price Cap in Latest Russia Sanctions

The European Union on Thursday adopted a fresh round of sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow’s annexation of four Ukrainian territories, which...

planned tightening

EU Unveils Stricter Visa Scrutiny for Russians

The European Union Friday unveiled tighter visa requirements for Russians that would throw difficult — and, for some, impossible — hurdles...

Leaders Blame Russia-Europe Pipeline Leaks on Sabotage

Sabotage is the most likely cause of leaks in two Baltic Sea gas pipelines between Russia and Europe, European leaders said Tuesday, after seismologists...

opinion Nigel Gould-Davies

Visa Ban: The Sanction the West Should Impose

If economic sanctions against Russia affect everyone, why shouldn't a visa ban?

Russia Rules Out Retaliation to EU Visa Hurdles

“We will remain a country committed to democracy and freedom of movement,” said Russia's outgoing EU ambassador.

'security threat'

Poland, Baltics Agree EU Visa Ban Plan for Russians – Statement

The restrictions will enter into force on Sept. 19.

Russian Exports to EU Up Amid Higher Oil Prices

Russia’s oil and fuel revenues increased despite the total volume of oil exports decreasing since invading Ukraine.

expanding scope

EU Targets Pro-Putin Biker Gang in New Russia Sanctions – FT

The Night Wolves are famous for their nationalist leanings and ties with President Vladimir Putin.

Russia Resumes Critical Gas Supplies to Europe via Nord Stream

The German government had feared that Moscow would not reopen the pipeline after the scheduled work.

‘Our Product, Our Rules,’ Says Russia’s Gazprom Chief

Russian energy giant Gazprom said Moscow will play by its own rules after cutting daily gas supplies to Germany.

EU Targets Russian Oil, Patriarch in New Sanctions

If approved, the oil ban would be the EU's toughest move yet against Russia's energy sector that helps the Kremlin finance its war.

mariupol stand-off

Putin Claims Ukraine Won’t Allow Azovstal Defenders to Surrender

Ukraine's forces in besieged Mariupol have repeatedly rejected calls to lay down their arms.

persona non grata

Russia Retaliates Against Europe With Mass Expulsions

The move follows similar measures taken against Moscow's foreign envoys over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.

Austria’s Nehammer ‘Pessimistic’ Over Putin’s ‘War Logic’

Nehammer described the conversation as "direct, open and hard."

retaliatory measures

EU Allies Expel Almost 200 Russian Diplomats in Two Days

The Kremlin criticized the mass expulsions as "short-sighted."

'double-edged sword'

Putin Condemns European ‘Pressure’ on Gazprom, Warns of Reprisals

The comments come after Germany said it was temporarily taking control of Gazprom's German subsidiary.

take it to the bank

Putin Warns EU Nations Need Ruble Accounts to Get Gas

He threatened "existing contracts being stopped" if payments are not made.

coordinated action

EU Countries Expel Dozens of Russian Diplomats

The Russian diplomats are suspected of spying.

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