European Union, Russia

Hungary's Orban threatens to block EU sanctions on Russia
The European Union requires a unanimous vote to extend sanctions on Russia, a situation Hungary's Viktor Orban wants to use to pressure the bloc into forcing Ukraine to reopen a transit pipeline for Russian gas.
EU's Kallas: Russia is posing an existential threat to our security
Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union's security and to only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday, adding that the EU had for too long offered Russia alternatives.
EU Unlikely to Rely on Sanctions to End Russian LNG Imports
The European Union is unlikely to propose phasing out Russian liquefied natural gas as part of a new package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
Orbán names conditions for extending EU sanctions on Russia
Hungary is imposing conditions on Ukraine in return for agreeing to the extension of the EU's economic sanctions on Russia, which expire at the end of the month. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on state radio that Kiev should reopen the pipeline that was closed at the beginning of the year and had previously transported Russian natural gas to Central Europe,
Hungary may block sanctions against Russia - Szijjártó sets condition
EU foreign ministers will consider the extension of sanctions against Russia. Hungary may block the decision if its demand is not met, states Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on his Facebook page.
Hungary Stalls Russia Sanctions Renewal Amid Orban Gas Demand
Hungary prolonged its blockage of the renewal of sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on the European Union to pressure Ukraine to re-establish the transit of Russian gas to Europe.
Hungary continues to push for lifting of EU sanctions against Russia – source in EU
Hungary’s representatives have not yet agreed to a decision on the extension of EU sanctions against Russia. The issue will be considered at an EU Council meeting at foreign minister level on Monday,
Putin lauds the strength of Russia’s war economy. Others see a mirage
Since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia’s economy has surpassed expectations. But some experts say this ...
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there’s a ceasefire. But would Russia accept?
With Russia wearing down Ukraine’s stretched forces and U.S. President Donald Trump pressuring the two sides to end their ...
Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d
EU unlikely to include Russian LNG in new sanctions package, Bloomberg reports
The European Union is unlikely to propose a gradual phase-out of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) as part of its new ...
Russia's Biggest Exports Could Soon Face Full Embargo in Europe: Report
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia to the European Union may be phased out by Brussels, according to Bloomberg.
Tens of thousands protest in Slovakia over pro-Russia policies of populist leader Fico
Tens of thousands of people in Slovakia have gathered at squares and street across the country to voice their opposition to ...
Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
With a full-blown land war in Ukraine and an isolationist American president back in the White House, European leaders have ...
Russian Coal Miners Face Bankruptcy
The Russian government is stepping in to help the industry hit by falling exports, sanctions and infrastructure challenges.
Europe braces for 'most extreme' military scenario as Trump-Putin 2.0 begins
Some European governments are afraid that Putin may turn his armies their way after Ukraine. They worry President-elect Trump ...