Switzerland imposes new sanctions against Russia
Swiss authorities have imposed sanctions against Russian companies, as well as individuals and legal entities.
European Union
Five individuals targeted by new EU anti-Russian sanctions
Five more individuals have been added to the EU's anti-Russian sanctions list, Kaja Kallas said.
Pashinyan outlines stance on EU and EAEU
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan detailed Yerevan's assessment of potential European integration alongside its continued membership in the EAEU.
Condition for EU accession referendum announced in Armenia
Russia's upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko and Armenian parliament speaker Ruben Rubinyan have discussed a referendum on Armenia’s accession to the European Union over the phone, the Armenian legislative body said.
Strait of Hormuz demining may involve European states
Iran is considering allowing European nations to remove mines from the Strait of Hormuz, a potential climbdown that could form part of a deal to normalize shipping in the waterway and ease peace negotiations with the United States, Bloomberg reported.
Yerevan denies plans for EU illegal migrant center
The Armenian government has refuted reports suggesting that a centre for illegal migrants from the European Union may be established on its territory.
Armenia to impose visas on Russia?
If Armenia opts for European integration, it will be required to impose a visa regime on Russia. The EU is pressing Yerevan to sever its ties with Moscow.
EU aims to impose sanctions against 1,600 companies linked to Russia
The European Commission aims to adopt its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia in October, blacklisting an additional 1,600 companies to compensate for its heavily watered-down 21st package, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources in Brussels.
EU condemns Iran's detention of French diplomats
The European Union condemned what it described as the "aggression" against two diplomats from the French Embassy in Tehran, allegedly by Iranian security forces, saying the incident was a violation of international diplomatic norms.
Crisis inevitable in Armenia if it leaves EAEU - SVR
Brussels realizes the inevitability of a deep economic crisis in Armenia if Yerevan leaves the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the press service of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.
EU fails to agree on 21st sanctions package against Russia - media
Brussels failed to agree on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which was expected to include compromise measures on LNG and Russian product imports.
Armenia receives permission to export fish to EU countries
Armenia gets EU green light to export fish to Europe.
Moscow open to dialogue with Brussels - Peskov
Russia remains open to dialogue with European countries, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Six EU countries speak out against anti-Russian sanctions
Support for new anti-Russian sanctions within the European Union is weakening as European governments grow concerned that such measures could harm their leading companies, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Russian oil price cap frozen by EU - report
EU ambassadors have failed to agree on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, with negotiations postponed until July 23, a diplomatic source in Brussels said.
EU demands to halt IOC funding due to admission of Russians to competitions
Estonia and 8 European countries have demanded that European Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef stop funding the International Olympic Committee
Georgia's PM accuses EU's Kallas of acting against 'will of people'
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has accused EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas of disregarding the choice of the Georgian people, describing her recent remarks as reflecting Brussels' "shameful attitude" towards Tbilisi.
Baku-European Commission ties improving - Ilham Aliyev
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev spoke about Azerbaijan's relations with the European Commission and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe …
European MPs call for probe of FIFA boss over Trump contacts
European lawmakers have called for a probe into FIFA boss Gianni Infantino, after the organisation’s unprecedented decision to overturn the World Cup suspension of US striker Folarin Balogun, raising questions about whether pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump impacted the move.
EU discussing regional routes with South Caucasus countries
Magdalena Grono spoke about EU dialogue with Azerbaijan and Armenia on developing transport routes, emphasizing the EU's interest in ensuring mutual benefits for all sides.
