EU imposes ban on Russian oil products
The EU has approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia, introducing a ban on imports of oil products based on Russian oil and lowering the oil price cap to $47.6 per barrel.
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U.S. declines to join EU plans to lower Russian oil price cap
The United States has not joined the European Union’s plans to lower the price cap on Russian oil as part of the bloc’s 18th sanctions package, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said upon arrival at a meeting of EU foreign ministers.
EU discussing 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions
The European Union has begun informal discussions on a 19th package of anti-Russian sanctions, Czech MEP Tomas Zdechovsky said.
EU spends more on Russian gas purchases than on help to Ukraine
The European Union spent more money on the purchase of Russian gas than on assistance to Ukraine in 2024, Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen told La Repubblica in an interview.
Slovakia once again blocks sanctions against Russia
The reason for this decision by the Slovak authorities is also known
Europe increases purchases of Russian LNG
Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to the European Union rose by 1.7% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2024, exceeding 11 bln cubic meters, according to data from the European analytical center Bruegel.
EU continues work on 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions
Negotiations with the Slovak government on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions have entered a crucial phase, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
EU wants to adopt new sanctions against Russia by the end of the week
The European Union expects to adopt the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions by the end of the week
Orban accuses Europe of planning to clash with Russia
Viktor Orban has claimed that Europe is planning a confrontation with Russia and noted that the EU should return to economic cooperation with Moscow.
Brussels and Paris stand up for Russian gas
The European Union’s two biggest buyers of Russian liquefied natural gas, Brussels and Paris, are refusing to endorse Brussels' plan to ban Moscow’s gas.
EU advised not to rush into anti-Russian sanctions
European leaders have decided to wait until after the talks on Ukraine that are scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul before pushing the U.S. to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. U.S. officials made it …
EU readies 'plan B' should U.S. walk away from Ukraine talks
The European union is preparing a "plan B" on how to keep economic sanctions against Russia should the U.S. administration abandon Ukraine peace talks and seek rapprochement with Moscow, EU's high representative for foreign and …
Europe still depends on Russian gas
Europe remains dependent on Russian gas, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said in an interview with the Table.Media news outlet. …
EU increases oil imports from Russia in February to almost 600 million euros
The second month of the year was successful for Russian oil exports to Europe, with EU countries purchasing oil worth almost 600 million euros.
Lavrov assesses EU's actions as a revival of Nazi ideology
All recent actions by EU countries are attempts to openly revive the ideology of Nazism, but Russia will do everything possible to ensure that Europe returns to its true values, the Russian Foreign Minister said.
Russian gas exports to Europe via Turkish Stream increase by 16%
In the first quarter of this year, Russian gas supplies to the European market rose by 16% compared to the same period last year. In March, Europe's gas demand decreased as temperatures rose and LNG imports increased.
Europe not ready to give up Russian gas
The European Commission has, for a second time, delayed an announcement of its plan to phase out the region's reliance on Russian energy imports to an unspecified date, Reuters reported. Earlier, it was planned that results …
EU to introduce new package of anti-Russian sanctions
The EU will prepare the 17th package of sanctions against Russia. Earlier, following the meeting of the EU Council, the 16th package of restrictions was approved.
Russia's gas supplies to Europe hit record highs
Russian gas supplies to Europe via the Turkish Stream gas pipeline continue to hit record highs for the second consecutive week, according …
EU extends anti-Russian sanctions for 6 months
The EU has announced another extension of sanctions against Russia. The restrictions have been extended for 6 months.
