Putin proposes leave EU gas market now
Russia may initiate its withdrawal from the European market ahead of time in view of the EU’s intention to completely reject its gas, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Switzerland to join additional EU sanctions against Russia
The Swiss government decided to implement additional paragraphs of the 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions from February 26.
EU not to adopt 20th sanctions package against Russia today - Kallas
The European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia will not be adopted today, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said before a regular meeting of the EU’s foreign ministers in Brussels where discussion of the 20th sanctions package was planned.
Hungary blocks 20th package of EU anti-Russian sanctions - Szijjártó
According to Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, Budapest has decided to block the 20th package of EU anti-Russian sanctions.
EU comments on adoption of latest package of anti-Russian sanctions
The European Commission does not comment on problems with adopting the 20th package of anti-Russian sanctions but remains committed to have it approved by February 24, Commission Spokesperson Anouar El Anouni said.
EU to impose sanctions targeting Russian oil via Georgian ports - media
The EU plans to include restrictions on third countries for the first time in its upcoming 20th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting port operations in Georgia and Indonesia, according to media.
NATO EU and OSCE outlive their time - Lavrov
The North Atlantic Alliance, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) have outlived their time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview for the international network TV BRICS.
European Commission chief announces details of new anti-Russian sanctions
The European Commission has presented a new, 20th, package of sanctions against Russia, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said.
Russian oil price cap lowered
Europe has lowered the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $44.1 per barrel. This marks the first use of the price adjustment mechanism since its introduction as part of sanctions.
We must avoid ban on Russian oil and gas - Orban
The Hungarian government does not intend to comply with the European Union's ban on Russian gas supplies and is considering various ways to bypass it, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on the Kossuth radio station.
New anti-Russian sanctions agreed upon - source
EU member states' permanent representatives have approved a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, according to media reports citing sources.
Hungary and Slovakia to compete with Brussels for Russian gas imports
Bratislava and Budapest will file two individual lawsuits in the EU Court of Justice against the ban on Russian gas imports to the European Union starting in 2027 because it is impossible to file a joint complaint, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.
EU approves full ban on Russian gas supplies starting in 2027
The EU Council has formally approved a full ban on supplies of Russian liquefied natural gas to the European Union starting January 1, 2027, and on pipeline gas - starting September 30, 2027, according to a statement released by the EU Council.
Its a fraud - Szijjártó on Russian gas imports ban
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has condemned the EU's decision to fully ban Russian gas supplies by 2027, calling it "a fraud".
EU to lower price cap on Russian oil to $44.1 per barrel
The EU will lower its price cap on Russian crude oil to $44.1 per barrel, with the new rate taking effect on February 1, 2026.
EU wants to resume dialogue with Russia - report
Recent statements by Italian and French leaders that the European Union will have to negotiate with Russia have received support both in Brussels and other European capitals, Politico reported, citing sources.
EU sanctions divert Russian LNG to Afghanistan and Central Asia - report
Russia has almost doubled exports of liquefied petroleum gas in the January-November period to the Central Asian countries and Afghanistan to 1.016 million metric tons, industry sources said.
EU achieves positive trade balance with Russia for first time since 2002
For the first time in history, imports of European goods into Russia have exceeded Russian exports to the European Union, with Russia’s trade balance posting a deficit of 0.5 bln euro over the first nine months of 2025, according to Eurostat.
Macron: EU should open dialogue with Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the European Union to initiate a constructive dialogue with Russia, stating that establishing contact with President Vladimir Putin is necessary and urgent.
Issue of seizing Russian assets not on Brussels summit agenda - Orban
The issue of seizing Russian financial assets frozen in the West will not be on the agenda of the EU summit in Brussels, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said upon his arrival in the Belgian capital, where EU leaders are meeting on December 18-19.
