Russia, EU and Ukraine

Russia will remain a threat to Europe even after Ukraine war, Finland says
Russia and countries that support it will remain a danger to Europe even after the war in Ukraine has ended, Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen said on Thursday.
China Responds to EU Sanctions Over Ukraine War Support to Russia
The EU included Chinese firms in its latest round of sanctions, citing exports of dual-use goods, including components used to produce Russian drones.
EU is preparing 16th package of sanctions against Russia
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has said that the draft of the next package of sanctions against Russia is already being prepared. Source: Von der Leyen at a plenary session of the European Parliament,
EU sanctions Russia's destabilizing activities abroad for first time
The European Union on Monday imposed for the first time sanctions on individuals and organizations thought to be responsible for Russia's attempts to interfere in political processes abroad. "These measures are in response to Russia’s malicious actions and its lack of respect for a rules-based international order and international law,
China Condemns EU Sanctions on Chinese Companies Over Russia-Ukraine War
China voiced strong opposition to the European Union's sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals over their support for Russia in the Ukraine war. The commerce ministry on Thursday called for the EU to immediately halt its "erroneous actions" against Chinese companies and cease infringing on their legitimate rights.
EU Set to Exclude China in Condemnation of Nations Aiding Russia
European Union leaders are set to avoid directly calling out China for its support of Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to a draft statement they plan to adopt at a summit in Brussels this week.
EU leaders set to avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine
A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.
Europe Still Clings to Russia Gas With Record LNG Flow This Year
The European Union boosted imports of Russian liquefied natural gas against the backdrop of deepening tensions over pipeline ...
Europe's 'Green' Agenda Could Be a Godsend to Russia
The claims come as NATO's continental members urgently try to boost defense spending and production in the face of worrying ...
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EU states must coordinate against Russian election meddling, Romanian president says
BUCHAREST, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Romania's President Klaus Iohannis said EU states must work together to counter Russian ...
Orban to EU: Wait for Trump Before Extending Russia Sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told European Union leaders that he wants to wait until the inauguration of his ally ...
Europe Cracks Down on Russia's Shadow Fleet
The EU has sanctioned 52 vessels that Moscow uses to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas or carry stolen Ukrainian ...
EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and gas, or carrying ...
EU Economy Chief Open to Confiscating Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union should consider taking bolder steps such as confiscating frozen Russian central bank assets to compensate ...
EU weighing first sanctions against Russia for misinformation, election interference and cyber attacks
The European Union is considering sanctions against Russian hybrid threats — a first-time move intended to curb alleged cyber ...