G7 vows tougher Russia sanctions as Europe shoulders Ukraine support
The seven leaders signed a joint declaration on June 17 at their summit in Évian-les-Bains.
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EU moves to bar Russian veterans from entering Schengen Area
The entry ban is only one element of a broader sanctions package designed to increase pressure on the Kremlin.
EU targets Russian Patriarch Kirill in biggest sanctions package in two years
His name was added to the bloc's 21st package of sanctions against Russia, presented in Brussels.
EU moves to freeze Russian oil price cap to deny Moscow a windfall
The European Union, alongside the G7 and Australia, has capped the price of Russian oil since December 2022.
Kallas says Russia not ready for Ukraine talks as EU weighs more pressure on Moscow
The European Union's foreign policy chief argued that both sides would eventually have to reach an agreement.
UEFA extends ban on Russian teams for a fifth season
The move means Russian clubs would again be absent from the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
US House clears way to vote on Ukraine military aid and Russia sanctions
By 218 votes to 204, the House paved the way to vote on the Ukraine Support Act.
Von der Leyen says Russia has crossed ‘yet another line’ after drone strikes Romania
"Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line," von der Leyen said in a post on social media.
EU extends Russia human rights sanctions until 2027
The measures include the freezing of assets and a ban on entering or transiting through EU territory for those on the list.
Bulgarian court clears pro-Russian activist of spying
A Bulgarian court has acquitted the leader of a pro-Russian lobby group of charges of spying for Russia, in a ruling seen by AFP on Friday.
Renew Europe chief targets French conservative media over ‘Russian propaganda’
Renew Europe President and French MEP Valérie Hayer has accused two French conservative media outlets of relaying Kremlin narratives and called on the country’s…
EU tries to extend Russian sanctions to Chinese companies, China punches back
The European Union adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia in April. The announcement from Brussels was confident.
Venice Biennale jury resigns with Russia and Israel in ICC’s sights
Days before the Venice Biennale was due to open its doors, its entire international jury quietly walked away.
Ukraine and Israel clash over Russian shipments of ‘stolen’ Ukrainian grain
A sharp diplomatic row has erupted between Ukraine and Israel after Kyiv accused Jerusalem of allowing the import of grain it claims was stolen by Russia from occupied…
Russia expands ban list of European officials after new EU sanctions
Russia has significantly expanded its list of European officials and representatives banned from entering the country, in retaliation for the European Union's twentieth…
Russian billionaires see wealth grow by 11 per cent despite war and sanctions
Russian billionaires saw their collective wealth rise by 11 per cent to a record $696.5 billion (€595.31 billion) over the past year, according to Forbes Russia.
One third of enterprises involved in Russian Su-57 fighter jet production remain unsanctioned
Approximately one third of the 103 enterprises involved in the production of Russia’s Su-57 multirole fighter jets are not subject to sanctions by any country…
Slovakia to block EU sanctions against Russia unless Druzhba pipeline reopened
Slovakia is ready block a new package of European Union sanction against Russia.
Pro-Russian festival in Italy triggers EU pressure on Meloni over Russian media ban
Pina Picierno, Vice-President of the European Parliament and a senior member of Italy’s Democratic Party, has called on the Italian Government to strengthen enforcement…
EU may suspend Venice Biennale funding over planned Russian participation
The European Commission has launched a procedure that could lead to the suspension or withdrawal of European Union funding for the Venice Biennale.
Brussels vs Venice: EU slams Venice Biennale over Russia’s return
A cultural controversy in Italy over Russia’s return to the Venice Biennale, an international cultural exhibition, has sparked a political clash between European…
MEPs call for sanctions over Russian recruitment of foreigners
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution addressing the recruitment of non-Russian nationals, particularly from African countries, to fight in Russia’s…
‘Russia pockets €6 billion in fossil fuel revenues in almost two weeks of Iran conflict’
Russia has pocketed an estimated €6 billion in fossil fuel revenues since the onset of Israeli and US strikes on Iran on February 28, with daily earnings surging…
Belgium seizes Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government…
Despite drop in 2025, Russian oil exports exceed pre-war volumes: report
While Russian oil exports dropped last year, Russia is still exporting higher volumes than before its invasion of Ukraine in 2022, researchers said Tuesday, calling…
Poland to pursue reparations from Russia for Second World War and Cold War
Poland is preparing a lawsuit against Russia for reparations for crimes committed during Soviet rule in the country during the Second World War and the Cold War.
Russian drones ‘packed with European tech’
New investigations show that European technology continues to fuel Russia's military capabilities in Ukraine, despite numerous European Union sanctions.
US urges new three-way nuclear deal with Russia and China
The US has urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons after the last treaty between Washington and Moscow expired.
Italy’s Moscow envoy ‘questions sanctions, warns EU risks being sidelined’
Italy is under the spotlight after its new ambassador to Moscow reportedly questioned European Union sanctions on Russia and the effectiveness of the bloc's foreign…
Kremlin rules out talks with ‘semi-literate, incompetent’ EU bureaucrats
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has categorically ruled out any negotiations with Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas or the European Union's broader…