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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.

EU Chief's Plane Hit by Suspected Russian GPS Jamming in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities believed Russia was responsible for the jamming, which happened on Sunday, but it was not clear whether the aircraft was deliberately...

Russia Threatens to Ban Norwegian Ships Over EU Fishing Sanctions

Norway joined EU sanctions against two Russian fishing companies early last month, sparking condemnation from Moscow.

EU Grants Kazakhstan Sanctions Waiver to Export Coal via Russian Ports

The European Commission had already indicated in March that Kazakhstan, the EU's fifth-largest coal supplier, could qualify for such an exemption.

EU Lifts Sanctions on Japanese LNG Tankers After Pledge to Halt Russian Exports

The ships had previously conducted ship-to-ship transfers in Russia’s Murmansk region, helping export gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG plant to buyers in...

EU Approves 18th Round of Sanctions Against Russia

As part of the new measures, the bloc agreed to lower the price cap on Russian oil exported to third countries to 15% below the global market value.

EU Delays 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia Amid Slovak Objections

Slovakia withheld its support, seeking specific guarantees on the EU’s proposal to end imports of Russian gas by Jan. 1, 2028.

EU Moves Toward Floating Price Cap for Russian Oil

The floating mechanism aims to respond more effectively to market fluctuations and to undercut Russia’s oil revenues.

Top European Court Rules Russia Committed Rights Abuses in Ukraine, Downing of MH17

The ruling is largely symbolic, as Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EU Diplomat Assaulted During Visit to Far East Russia’s Vladivostok

EU officials told Der Spiegel they had “strong assumptions” that the diplomat’s assailants may have been linked to Russia’s Federal Security Service...

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