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EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles in new Russia sanctions
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
EU sanctions 3 Russian military hackers for attacking Estonia
The European Union on Monday sanctioned three officers of a Russian military intelligence unit accused of being behind a series of cyberattacks targeting Estonia in 2020.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the United States,
EU Considers Russian Aluminum Ban
The European Union is considering a ban on Russian aluminum imports, along with other sanctions, but faces growing opposition from some member states.
EU May Ban Gaming Hardware Shipments to Russia Over Use in Drone Warfare
The EU wants to crack down on third parties that are still sending consoles and controllers to Russia. But it may not matter given that Russia can still source supplies from China.
Kyiv drones hit Russian oil pumping station; EU proposes sweeping new sanctions package on Moscow
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia’s Andreapol oil pumping station, part of the oil export route via the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, causing a fire and oil products to leak, said a source in the Security Service of Ukraine on Wednesday.

EU debates return to Russian gas

EU plans tariffs on Russia, Belarus farm produce, fertilisers
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday imposing tariffs on more agricultural products and certain nitrogen-based ...
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its ...
EU Plans Tariffs on Agricultural Products From Russia, Belarus
The European Union proposed imposing tariffs on the remaining agricultural products coming from Russia and Belarus that ...
EU looking at more tariffs on products from Russia and Belarus
The European Commission has proposed further tariffs on a range of agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and ...
Russia, asked about EU gas talks with Kyiv, says it favours a gas transit restart
Russia would like to see a resumption in the transit of gas via Ukraine, the Kremlin said on Tuesday, after the European ...
Poland Warns EU to Avoid Dependency on Cheap Russian Fertilizers
Poland is targeting companies importing Russian fertilisers, in a bid to prevent the European Union from developing another ...
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Russia deputy PM: Armenia's EU membership bid will not be discussed at Eurasian Intergovernmental Council
The Armenia's initiative to start the process of membership in the European Union (EU) will not be discussed at the Eurasian ...
After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they ...