Russia and the EU

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Europe does not want to wean itself off Russian gas

Europe does not want to wean itself off Russian gas

The European Union is reportedly unlikely to introduce a ban on imports of pipeline gas from Russia in the 11th package of sanctions as this idea has no support in Brussels, Politico …

EU to ban restart of Russian gas supply on routes to Europe

EU to ban restart of Russian gas supply on routes to Europe

The Group of Seven (G7) countries and the European Union are planning to ban Russian gas imports via routes where Moscow has previously cut supplies, acording to Financial Times referring to officials taking part in negotiations. …

EU runs out of anti-Russia sanctions

EU runs out of anti-Russia sanctions

The European Union does not plan to significantly expand sanctions against Russia anymore. "If we do more sanctions, there will be more exceptions than measures," The Financial Times cited the source …

EU extends anti-Russian sanctions for six months

EU extends anti-Russian sanctions for six months

Today, at the EU Council's meeting individual anti-Russian sanctions against almost 1,500 individuals and 205 organizations have been extended for six months. Their validity period expired on March 15 of the current year, now they will be valid until September 15.

Russian gas exports to EU cut by 80%

Russian gas exports to EU cut by 80%

 The European Union is no longer dependent on gas and oil from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. "Europe’s dependence on supplies of Russian oil and gas is in the past now," she told a …

Trade turnover between Russia and EU nears record levels

Trade turnover between Russia and EU nears record levels

Trade turnover between Russia and the European Union in 2022 reached an eight-year maximum, according to the European statistical agency Eurostat. The import of Russian goods to the EU last year reached 203.4 billion euros, …

EU shifting sanctions strategy against Russia

EU shifting sanctions strategy against Russia

The EU countries decided to enforce existing anti-Russian sanctions, rather than preparing new ones: 10 packages of sanctions have had less impact than they hoped.

EU fails to agree on another package of sanctions

EU fails to agree on another package of sanctions

The EU ambassadors failed to agree on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, negotiations will continue on Thursday afternoon. "European Union countries did not reach agreement on Wednesday. <…> …

EU includes Russia into tax haven blacklist

EU includes Russia into tax haven blacklist

The European Union has included Russia into the list of countries viewed as tax havens, the EU Council said in its statement released on Tuesday. "The EU continues to promote fair tax competition and address harmful tax practices. …

Russia calls on Europe to condemn desecration of Quran

Russia calls on Europe to condemn desecration of Quran

The head of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation demanded punishment for those responsible for burning the Quran. Through her Telegram channel, Valentina Matvienko appealed to the representatives of the …