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 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,
EU-Sanctioned Russian Oil Still Hits Markets via Bulgaria
Another issue complicates the sale of Lukoil’s assets. The company holds a dominant position in Bulgaria’s fuel market but has not paid profit taxes. Bulgarian sources estimate that Lukoil owes around BGN 500 million ($265 million) in unpaid taxes.
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.
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 ...
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 adopts new Russia sanctions targeting China, shadow fleet
The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tougher ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
Europe's 'Green' Agenda Could Be a Godsend to Russia
Europe's financial sector still insists "it's not ethical to invest in defense industry," said NATO military committee chief, Admiral Rob Bauer.
Russian embassy condemns UK plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine aid
The Russian embassy in London criticized the U.K.'s plan to transfer more than two billion pounds ($2.5 billion) to Ukraine ...