EU sanctions Russia
EU suddenly withdraws sanctions on Russian gas
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The European Union (EU) has just withdrawn its plan to ban imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the upcoming 17th package of sanctions.
EU country seen as a security threat due to Russia-oriented stance
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With many opposing views on the EU member countries' issues of Ukraine or sanctions against Russia, Hungary is considered by the Estonian Foreign Minister to be a security threat to the bloc.
EU suffers more losses when imposing sanctions on Russia
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A German politician said that the country should discuss loosening sanctions on Russia because the sanctions hurt Europe more than Russia.
Russian aviation flourishes despite sanctions from the West
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Russia received good news in the aviation industry as self-produced engine blocks successfully tested, with the prospect of escaping dependence on the West approaching.
EU decides to tighten Russian aviation despite many consequences
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Russian aviation continues to be affected after the EU issued its latest package of sanctions, despite potential global consequences.
US calls for lifting sanctions on Russia
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the West should consider lifting sanctions against Russia to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.
Heavy fines disrupt Russia's largest foreign bank
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Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International - the largest foreign bank in Russia - has just been fined more than 2 billion euros by a court in Russia.
Hungary raises surprising conditions on sanctions against Russia
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Hungary has said it will only agree to extend EU sanctions against Russia if it reaches an agreement with US President Donald Trump.
Hungary issues ultimatum to EU, Ukraine on sanctions against Russia
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Hungary said that if the EU and Ukraine do not meet the demands, it will veto sanctions against Russia.
EU goes easy on Russian gas in new sanctions package
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The EU did not impose a comprehensive ban on Russian gas imports in the 16th package of sanctions.
EU gambling to sanction Russia - silent concession, big calculation
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The EU agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for another 6 months after Hungary withdrew its threat to block the decision over the gas issue from Ukraine.
Confiscation of Russian assets could be a double-edged sword for the EU
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Unwanted consequences if the EU seizes Russian assets have been warned by Euroclear, Europe's largest clearinghouse payment organization.
The deadline for Russia sanctions may be approaching
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Hungary has warned the EU that sanctions against Russia could only last if Ukraine resumes gas transit.
Russia could reclaim frozen assets from EU at the end of January
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Russia could quickly recover frozen assets in the EU if Russian sanctions are not extended at the end of January.
Sanctions against Russia put German businesses in a difficult position
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Germany believes that the EU sanctions imposed on Russia not only cause energy shortages but also make European companies struggle to cope.