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EU threatens to launch double punches on Russia, both Nord Stream and oil prices
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The European Union (EU) is considering launching a "double fist" on Russia, both permanently banning Nord Stream and lowering the price cap on oil prices.
Next to the US, an EU country wants Ukraine to repay its aid debt with minerals
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Slovakia is reportedly planning to demand Ukraine's compensation for mineral aid, which the US has successfully implemented.
Hungary accuses Ukraine of spying to manipulate public opinion
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban accused the discovery of Ukrainian spies operating in Hungarian territory to spread false information and manipulate public opinion.
EU country closes its doors to plans to send troops to Ukraine
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he will not deploy troops to Ukraine, affirming that this is an irreversible stance.
Some EU countries consider borrowing money to finance weapons for Ukraine
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The European Union (EU) has just approved a debt plan worth 150 billion euros ($169 billion) to promote the modernization of military weapons and defense assistance.
Hungarian businesses warn of economic consequences from EU ban on Russian oil
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The entire cut off of Russian oil would cost Hungary's MOL Zsolt Hernadi $500 million a year, said Hungarian oil company's CEO.
Rostec criticizes EU for failing to take meaningful measures in the war on sanctions against Russia
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Rostec criticized the EU as a champion of meaningless measures when passing the 17th round of sanctions against Russia.
Loss of cheap Russian gas, EU pays double the price
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With no more cheap Russian gas, the EU is expected to spend at least $11 billion to fill its gas reserves before next winter.
Reasons why Hungary and Slovakia have not given up Russian gas, determined to go against the EU
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The EU's cut off on Russian fuel is not an energy risk for Hungary and Slovakia, but it could cost these countries hundreds of millions of USD in profits.
Without the need for the Ukrainian pipeline, Russian gas still flows into the EU en masse
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Russian gas will still account for the second largest market share in the EU in the first quarter of 2025, despite completely stopping transit through the Ukrainian gas pipeline.
EU withdraws incentives, applies tariffs again on Ukrainian goods
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The EU is preparing to re-impose tariffs on Ukrainian agricultural products after the current tax exemption ends on June 6.
EU launches 17th package of sanctions against Russia right before the decisive moment
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The new EU sanctions package against Russia was announced a day before the round of talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Turkey.
Nord Stream makes the EU bitterly debt
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Instead of thoroughly investigating and speaking out strongly, the European Union (EU) has chosen to remain silent against the Nord Stream sabotage, according to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister.
Russian gas continues to exploit deeply into the EU
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The EU tightens Russian gas but member Hungary strongly opposes it, saying it must not force Hungary to self-destroy its economy.
EU poures 1 billion euros to support Ukraine with profits from Russian assets
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The European Union (EU) transfers 1 billion euros to Ukraine from the profits of frozen Russian assets.
