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Articles with tag "European Union"

spying worries

Czech Republic Proposes Limiting Russian Diplomats' Movements in EU – FT

Prague has reportedly proposed that Russian diplomats be issued visas and residence permits that only allow travel within their host countries.
asylum seekers

EU Slams Russia's 'Shameful' Use of Migrants at Finnish Border

Helsinki announced that it will close four of its eight border crossings with Russia because of the increased flow of asylum seekers.
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tightening penalties

EU To Put Forward New Sanctions on Russia This Week

The proposals include banning Moscow's lucrative diamond exports.
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european ambitions

Russia Says Ukraine's EU Membership 'Hardly Real' Possibility

In the Kremlin's first public reaction, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said: "Most likely, we are talking about a carrot being dangled in front of...
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'Existential war'

Ukraine's Zelensky Denies War with Russia at 'Stalemate'

President Zelensky rejected deadlock in conflict with Russia. With the support of allies, Ukraine will be able to succeed, he said in his address.
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opinion Kirill Buketov

Poland’s Elections Will Have Consequences for the EU's Unity Against Russia

If the United Right is victorious, Brussels could face an emboldened obstructionist bloc from Poland, Hungary and Slovakia.
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show of solidarity

EU Pledges Lasting Support at 'Historic' Kyiv Meeting

The summit marks the first time that all EU foreign ministers have convened outside the bloc's borders.
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In depth

EU's Russian Car Ban Set to Hinder Fleeing Russian Dissidents, Ukrainian Refugees

Critics of the measure say it is likelier to affect ordinary people than the officials and elites responsible for the war.
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enabling neighbor

EU Parliament Calls Lukashenko 'Accomplice' to Russian War Crimes

The Belarusian president is accused of being complicit in the illegal transfer of more than 2,000 Ukrainian children.
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war critic

Tech Billionaire Volozh to Remain Under EU Sanctions – Bloomberg

The Yandex co-founder is expected to be kept on the EU’s sanctions list for “another six months at least,” according to a Bloomberg source.
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personal belongings

Moscow Slams ‘Racist’ EU Ban on Russians’ Private Cars

The European Commission said its sanctions prohibit Russians from bringing their personal vehicles and other belongings across EU borders.
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'illegal actions'

EU Condemns Russian Elections in Occupied Ukraine

Brussels said "it will not recognize either the holding of these so-called ‘elections’ or their results."
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traded barbs

Lavrov Lashed Out at Ukraine War Criticism at Jakarta Talks – EU Top Diplomat

Russia's foreign minister said "everything is a 'West conspiracy' and the war will continue," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
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Worsening ties

40 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff to Leave Romania

The decision "reflects the current level of bilateral relations“ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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'unfriendly actions'

Russia Says Bars Entry to More EU Officials Over Fresh Sanctions

The EU has agreed an 11th package of penalties against Russia, including measures aimed at clamping down on evasion of restrictions already in place.
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opinion Alexander Atasuntsev

Is Georgia’s Ruling Party Really Pro-Russian?

Georgia’s ruling party may use the very real threat Moscow poses to the country as a pretext to solve its problems and fight its rivals.
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sanctions workaround

Russian Spy Network Smuggles EU Tech – FT

The case reflects the challenges Western governments face in seeking to cut off flows of critical tech supplies to Russia as it wages war.
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flagging political will

EU ‘Done’ With Russia Sanctions – FT

Further penalties on non-affected parts of Russia’s economy would likely be vetoed by EU member states.
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Seafood surprise

EU Imports of Russian Fish Soar by Almost 20% Despite Ukraine War

Despite tensions over the war in Ukraine, Russia's exports of fish and seafood to the EU increased by 18.7% in 2022, Kommersant reported on Wednesday....
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seeking relief

Sanctioned Billionaires Fridman, Aven to Sell Alfa Bank Stake in $2.3Bln Deal – FT

The two businessmen “want to do everything they can to get out of their Russian assets so that sanctions will be removed.”
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