EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says
The European Union's sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey's wheat import ban, impacted Russian grain exports at the end of 2024, the country's central bank said on Thursday.
Russian LNG group lobbies EU think-tanks against tighter sanctions
The European Commission this week proposed limited bans on Russian LNG going to EU ports that are not linked up to the bloc’s main gas grid. The proposal has yet to garner support among the bloc’s 27 governments and must be unanimously backed to pass.
EU to Propose Russian Aluminum Ban in Sweeping Sanctions Package
The European Union is proposing a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of a broad sanctions package ahead of the third anniversary of the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU Sanctions Debate: Russian LNG's Uncertain Future
The European Commission refrained from proposing a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest sanctions package as EU member states expressed concerns over securing alternative energy sources.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU Proposes Ban on Video Game Sales to Russia in New Sanctions
The European Commission included restrictions on sales of video games and joysticks to Russia in its 16th package of sanctions on Moscow, the proposal document showed. The restrictions would impact sales of consoles like Microsoft's Xbox,
EU May Ban Gaming Hardware Shipments to Russia Over Use in Drone Warfare
The EU wants to crack down on third parties that are still sending consoles and controllers to Russia. But it may not matter given that Russia can still source supplies from China.
EU to sanction Russian video game consoles and chemicals
The EU executive has presented details of the sixteenth package of sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine. Brussels expects the sanctions to be ready by the end of February. The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security,
EU plans new Russia sanctions, targeting aluminum and gaming consoles
The European Commission has introduced a new set of proposed sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported on Wednesday. This 16th package of sanctions includes significant economic measures aimed at further isolating Russia from international trade,
EU to ban gaming devices to prevent Russian drone use
EU foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas said the bloc will include gaming consoles, such as Sony’s PlayStation and Microsoft’s Xbox, in its next round of sanctions marking the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary to block EU Russia sanctions next time unless Ukraine gas transit resumes, Orban says
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatened on Friday to block the next rollover of EU sanctions against Russia unless ...
Poland Warns EU to Avoid Dependency on Cheap Russian Fertilizers
Poland is targeting companies importing Russian fertilisers, in a bid to prevent the European Union from developing another ...
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EU weighs Russian gas revival in potential peace deal – FT
Supporters of purchasing Russian gas argue that it would lower Europe’s high energy prices, encourage Russia to negotiate, ...
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EU debates return to Russian gas amid energy price crisis
Officials in Brussels are considering returning to purchasing Russian gas through the EU, "Financial Times" reports, citing ...
EU debates return to Russian gas as part of Ukraine peace deal
The remaining pipe bringing Russian gas to the bloc is the TurkStream line through Turkey, which provides Hungary with about 7.5bn cubic metres of gas. Budapest, along with the pro-Russian government ...
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EU Officials Discuss Restart of Russian Gas as Part of Ukraine Peace Deal
Some EU officials are considering resuming Russian pipeline gas imports as part of a potential peace agreement with Ukraine, ...
EU renews toothless Russia sanctions, retaining gas exemptions as Trump’s Ukraine ceasefire deal looms
Long reputed to be Russia-friendly, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often railed against the continuation of the EU ...
EU plans tariffs on Russia, Belarus farm produce, fertilisers
The European Commission proposed on Tuesday imposing tariffs on more agricultural products and certain nitrogen-based ...