Ursula von der Leyen arrives in Yerevan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Yerevan on a working visit.
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Azerbaijani President and European Commission President hold talks in Baku
President Ilham Aliyev and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen met in the capital of Azerbaijan today.
EU warns airlines should avoid Iranian airspace until July 8
Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region due to uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of a ceasefire and possibility of rapid escalation, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said on Wednesday.
EU approves 1-year extension of anti-Russian economic sanctions
The Council of the European Union extended the EU restrictive measures for 12 more months, i.e. until July 31, 2027.
EU disburses 34 mln euros in financial support to Armenia
The European Commission has disbursed 34 million euros to Armenia to support the country's private sector affected by Russia's trade restrictions.
EU bans short-term imports of Russian gas
Brussels is to stop importing Russian pipeline gas under short-term contracts as of today. A ban on LNG imports had already taken effect earlier.
US-Iran ceasefire should extend to Lebanon - Kallas
The EU has stated that a ceasefire agreement concerning Iran should also include an end to Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
New EU mission to Armenia not be involved in normalization with Azerbaijan
The peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan will not be included in the work program of the new EU mission to Armenia
Peskov declares Russian banks resistant to EU sanctions
Being under sanctions does not prevent Russian banks from maintaining full stability, generating strong profits, and continuing to expand, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing while commenting on the EU's plans to impose new sanctions on Russia's banking system.
Italy calls for building dialogue with Russia - Meloni
It’s time for Europe to find ways to interact with Moscow, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, addressing the lower house of parliament.
Iran dismisses EU sanctions over Strait of Hormuz - Foreign Ministry
Sanctions introduced by the EU over the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz carry no weight for Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has stated.
Pashinyan plans to personally attend next EAEU summit
The resolution on the need for Yerevan to hold a referendum on choosing between membership either in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) or the European Union, which was adopted by the leaders of four EAEU member states, is very balanced, Armenian …
EU may impose sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft - report
The European Union is considering imposing new restrictive measures against Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft as part of preparations for the 21st sanctions package, Politico reported, citing documents related to negotiations on sanctions policy.
Europe needs Russia to survive - Dmitriev
The European Union is becoming more realistic amid the current energy crisis and is beginning to corrects its mistakes, Russian president’s special envoy for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev said.
Armenia not considering leaving EAEU - Grigoryan
Armenian authorities are not even discussing the possibility of leaving the EAEU, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said. According to Grigoryan, Armenia will make a choice between the European Union and the EAEU only when it becomes …
EU seeks to freeze Russian oil price cap - media
According to media reports, the EU's price cap on Russian oil may be frozen amid the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Anything that is good for Armenian people is acceptable to Russia - Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Armenia’s decision on whether to move closer to the EU or pursue another path should be made based on the interests of the Armenian people and that such a decision would not damage Armenian-Russian relations.
EU not yet planning chief negotiator for Ukraine-Russia talks - report
The European Union is not planning for now to appoint a chief negotiator for possible Ukraine peace talks with Russia, senior EU officials and diplomats said.
Armenia to remain in EAEU but proceed with reforms to achieve EU standards - Pashinyan
Armenia has no intention of leaving the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) at the moment, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Pashinyan promises to focus on EAEU
Nikol Pashinyan has claimed he wields significant influence within the EAEU and, after the parliamentary elections, will turn his full attention to implementing the organisation’s four fundamental principles.
