Russia and the EU

EU imposes new anti-Russian sanctions

EU imposes new anti-Russian sanctions

The EU has imposed a new package of sanctions, targeting Russian individuals and a number of organizations. Among those sanctioned is the former Prime Minister of Dagestan.

New package of anti-Russia sanctions agreed in EU

New package of anti-Russia sanctions agreed in EU

The permanent representatives of the European Union countries have reached agreement on a new sanction package on Russia, the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU reported. "Ambassadors have just agreed on …

EU to discuss more sanctions targeting Russia

EU to discuss more sanctions targeting Russia

EU envoys will discuss on December 11 the first potential sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats such as undermining elections, cyber attacks and economic sabotage, EU diplomats said. A list of 16 individuals and 3 entities could be …

Russia becomes EU's largest gas exporter once again

Russia becomes EU's largest gas exporter once again

Russia became the EU's largest gas exporter for the first time since spring 2022 in September, with its share reaching 23.7%, according to the Eurostat. In September, despite sanctions, European companies purchased $1.4 bln worth of …

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU up 24%

Russian pipeline gas exports to EU up 24%

Russian natural gas exports via pipelines to the European Union countries have jumped by 24% in the first half of the year from the same period in 2023, according to a report published by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. At the same …

EU preparing new anti-Russia sanctions

EU preparing new anti-Russia sanctions

The European Union has initiated discussions of the thirteenth package of anti-Russian sanctions to be approved by February 24, 2024, Bloomberg news agency reports, citing a source. According to the source, possible sanctions were …

EU plans to ban Russian diamonds

EU plans to ban Russian diamonds

The European Union intends to put the ban on Russian diamonds from January 1 on the 12th package of anti-Russia sanctions, Bloomberg reported citing documents.

Russia finalizes withdrawal procedure from CFE Treaty

Russia finalizes withdrawal procedure from CFE Treaty

The procedure of Russia's withdrawal from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) was accomplished at midnight on November 7 and the document is no longer valid for Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry …