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EU Seeks Ways to Step Up Checks on Russia's ‘Shadow Fleet’

The European Union is looking to increase the ability of its member states to carry out inspections on Russia's “shadow fleet” of aging oil...

EU States Agree to End Russian Gas Imports by End of 2027

Russian gas still accounts for an estimated 13% of EU imports in 2025, worth over 15 billion euros ($15.15 billion) annually.

NATO Meets to Solidify Deterrence Against Russian Aggression as Tensions Rise

NATO defense ministers met for the first time since aerial incursions across Europe heightened concerns about potential Russian aggression beyond Ukraine...

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By Sending Drones Into NATO States, Russia Is Repeating the Mistakes of 2022

In 2022, the Kremlin was counting on Ukraine to prove weak and futile. Now it is counting on NATO to be weak, divided and indecisive.

Bill Browder: It’s Time to Make Putin Pay for His War

The Kremlin critic talks overcoming sanctions fatigue, improving the Magnitsky Act and what to do with Russia’s frozen assets.

Kremlin Backs Merkel’s Claim That Poland and Baltics Blocked Talks With Putin

“On many foreign policy issues, the EU and Brussels are obviously held hostage by the Baltic states and Warsaw’s rabid policies,” Kremlin spokesman...

EU Moves to Restrict Travel of Russian Diplomats Amid Espionage Fears – FT

Under the new restrictions, which are part of a broader sanctions package over the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russian diplomats based in EU capitals would...

EU Weighs Handing Raiffeisen $2Bln in Deripaska-Linked Strabag Shares – FT

EU ambassadors were expected to discuss the plan in Brussels on Friday, with “several” member states likely to object, the FT reported.

Europe’s Top Rights Body to Create ‘Platform for Dialogue’ With Exiled Russian Opposition

The platform will seek to strengthen Russian democratic groups' capacity to bring about “democratic change in Russia” and “a lasting and just peace...

Denmark Warns EU Over Russian 'Hybrid War' as Leaders Talk Defense

EU leaders in the Danish capital were pressing to flesh out details for priority defense projects, including a "drone wall" aimed at countering Russia's...

Luxury Firm Cucinelli Chided by Italian Regulators Over Russia Claims

A report alleged that the cashmere company continued to sell ultra high-value luxury goods in Russia in violation of EU sanctions.

EU Seeks Faster Russian Gas Phase-Out After Trump Push

Despite a push to end decades of reliance on Russian gas, around 19% of the bloc's gas still came from Russia last year.

EU Delays New Sanctions on Russia – Politico

The reported delay comes amid new pressure from Donald Trump, who called on NATO members to halt purchases of Russian oil.

EU Court Annuls Sanctions on Russian Billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky

Pumpyansky, whose fortune is estimated at $2.9 billion, was first sanctioned in March 2022.

Navalnaya Warns EU Against Tourist Visa Ban for Russians

Italian media reported this week that EU members were weighing stricter tourist visa rules after a spike in Russian applications over the summer.

Trump Ready to Match EU Tariffs on China, India to Pressure Putin – U.S. Official

Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between 50% and 100% on Moscow's oil buyers to hit at revenue it needs for the war in Ukraine, the official said...

EU Envoy Heads to Washington for Talks on Russia Sanctions

The talks come a day after Trump threatened new sanctions on Moscow following what Ukraine described as Russia's largest-ever air attack.

Seizing Russian Assets Would Risk 'Terrible Systemic Shock' to Euro – Belgian FM

The EU froze some 200 billion euros of Russian central bank assets after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

7 EU Members Back Billionaire Fridman’s Bid to Overturn Sanctions – El Mundo

Hungary, Slovakia and Luxembourg have reportedly called for Fridman to be removed from the sanctions list, while Italy, Greece, Austria and Croatia are...

Yanukovych Criticizes EU and Ukraine’s NATO Ambitions in Rare Video Appearance

Independent media noted it was Yanukovych’s first public appearance since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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