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EU seeking to completely stop Russian gas transit via Ukraine

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The European Commission is working hard to abandon Russian gas supplies it receives through Ukraine, the commission’s spokesperson, Tim McPhie, has stated. The EU’s gas transit contract with Moscow expires at the end of 2024.
Europe

EU agrees on 13th package of sanctions against Russia, blacklisting companies in China for first time

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The EU has approved its 13th package of sanctions against Moscow, the EU’s Belgian presidency announced on Wednesday on X (formerly Twitter).
Europe

EU summons Russian envoy, demands independent investigation into opposition figure’s death

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The European Union has summoned Russia's representative to the EU and called for an independent international probe into the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the EU's diplomatic service announced.
Europe

EU bought almost €30bn worth of Russian energy in 2023: Report

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Russia supplied just over €29 billion ($31.2 billion) worth of energy to the EU last year, according to data from the bloc’s statistics office, Eurostat, as cited by the Russian business daily RBK.
Europe

Russia says EU threats against Moscow serving own interests

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The recent statements by the European Union politicians about the possibility of a war with Russia serve their own domestic interests aimed at distractinh the population from internal issues like tanking economies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated. At the same time, claims of an allegedly imminent conflict with Moscow also help to justify continued funding for Kiev, he stressed.
Europe

EU says opposes Ukraine truce, calls for more weapons for Kiev, further sanctions on Moscow

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European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has rejected the notion of peace negotiations and a ceasefire in Ukraine, instead demanding that the bloc’s member states cough up “whatever it takes” for Kiev to defeat Moscow.
Europe

EU envoys agree on plan to use frozen Russian assets

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The EU permanent representatives have agreed on the preliminary proposal of the European Commission on the use of income from frozen Russian assets, the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union stated.
Americas

Washington weaponizing dollar for global trade wars: Moscow

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The United States is using the dollar to unleash trade wars worldwide, while international economic cooperation is also being weaponized, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said.
Int'l Relations

Russia says west actions not to stop multipolarity

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The West is seeking to disregard objective historic processes, which may slow down the forming of a multipolar world but will never stop it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with the Zvezda television channel.
Europe

EU considers omitting Putin from sanction list

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European Union ambassadors in Brussels moved closer to consensus on a significant package of sanctions targeting broad sectors of the Russian economy and individuals on Thursday. But they were debating whether to keep President Vladimir Putin off their list for now, diplomats who participated in or were briefed on the talks say.
Foreign Policy

Iran blames Ukraine crisis on NATO provocations

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Iran’s foreign minister has blamed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the Ukraine crisis.
Europe

World reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Leaders of several countries rushed to condemn a Russian invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday night, warning of heavy sanctions to come for the attack announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Europe

Ukrainian parliament approves sanctions on hundreds of Russians

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Ukraine’s parliament has approved imposing sanctions on 351 Russians, including lawmakers who supported the recognition of independence of the two separatist-controlled territories in eastern Ukraine and the use of Russian troops there.
Europe

EU imposes sanctions against Russian individuals and entities

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European Union foreign ministers have agreed to sanction 27 Russians and entities, as well banks, the defense sector and limiting Russian access to European capital markets. It comes after Moscow recognized two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Europe

Russia’s Duma grants Putin right to use military abroad

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Following a request from President Vladimir Putin, the upper house of Russia’s parliament granted permission for the country’s military to be deployed abroad. This follows Putin’s recognition of the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine.
Europe

UK slaps sanctions against Russian banks, individuals over Ukraine

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The United Kingdom has announced a series of sanctions against Russia, imposing asset freezes on five major Russian banks and three high net worth individuals. The measures come after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of the two breakaway regions in Ukraine.
Europe

Russia-Ukraine tensions: Germany halts huge gas project

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Berlin has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday. The West started taking punitive measures following Moscow’s recognition of the two Ukrainian breakaway regions.
Europe

Iran says US, NATO to blame for Ukraine escalation

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Iran’s foreign ministry says the United and NATO’s “interference and provocative measures” are to blame for the escalation of tensions in eastern Ukraine and between Kiev and Moscow.
Europe

World reacts to Russia’s recognition of Ukraine regions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the independence of two separatist regions in eastern Ukraine has drawn condemnation across the globe.
Europe

Putin recognizes Ukraine’s pro-Russia regions’ independence

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Moscow has recognized the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics in eastern Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Monday.
Europe

Russia says its forces killed 5 Ukrainian soldiers in border clash

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Russia’s army says its troops have opened fire on a “Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group” that attempted to cross into the country, killing five servicemen and destroying their vehicles.
Europe

Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine

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Ex-Iranian ambassador to Baku: U.S. trying to drag Russia into war with Ukraine
Europe

New intel adds to US fears Russia readying for military action against Ukraine

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The US has intelligence indicating orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to two US officials and another source familiar with the US intelligence. Moscow denies any such plan.
Europe

Kremlin: Russia has no plan to invade other countries

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov says Russia has no plan to invade anyone, and given its history is the last country in Europe which wants to even speak the word "war”.
Europe

Russia says more troops and tanks returning to bases following drills

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The units of the tank army of Russia’s Western Military District (WMD) are returning to the site of permanent deployment after conducting planned exercises, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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