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Articles with tag "Europe"

Way Forward

Russia Facing Europe: A Provisional Road Map

Russia would do well to review its recent practical steps with a view to refocusing and energizing its policies toward the European Union. 
opposite directions

Serbs Ignore EU Warning Over Plan to Join Russian-Led Trade Bloc

Serb leaders have said that EU membership is a priority. At the same time, Serbia has historic and religious ties with Russia.
improving relations

France Says EU and Russia Must Rebuild Trust But Too Early to End Sanctions

"The time is right to work toward reducing the distrust between Russia and Europe, who ought to be partners," the French foreign minister said.
Resetting ties

Russian Isolation Would Be Europe's ‘Profound Error,’ France’s Macron Says

Europe will remain a “theater of struggle between the United States and Russia” if it doesn't revisit its relations with Moscow, he said.
Russia row

Trump’s Demand to Invite Putin Sparks G7 Dispute – Reports

Western leaders reportedly insisted that the G7 remain "a family, a club, a community of liberal democracies."
Eurozone Expansion

Russia Is ‘Deeply European,’ France’s Macron Says in Russian

“Europe stretches from Lisbon to Vladivostok,” Macron said following his talks with President Putin.
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.
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