European Union, Russia and Hungary

EU Poised to Back Extension of Sanctions on Russian Tycoons
The European Union is nearing an agreement to extend sanctions on individual Russians, including a number of billionaires, after Hungary dropped its opposition.
Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman
Hungary has threatened to block the EU’s renewal of sanctions imposed on about 2,000 Russians unless oligarch Mikhail Fridman is removed from the list. The travel restrictions and asset freeze orders imposed on politicians and businesspeople deemed to have supported or facilitated Russia’s war on Ukraine will expire on Saturday unless all 27 EU capitals agree to roll them over for another six months.
EU in race against time to make Hungary renew sanctions on Russia before deadline
Hungary's resistance has put the EU in a situation of maximum suspense less than 72 hours before the individual sanctions are set to expire. View on euronews
Hungary demands Russian oligarch’s removal from EU sanctions list
The EU’s entry bans and asset freezes, imposed on politicians and business figures accused of supporting or enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine, are set to expire Saturday unless all 27 EU member states agree to extend them for another six months.
Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT
Hungary’s ambassador to the EU has demanded the removal of Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman from the bloc’s sanctions list before agreeing to extend sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine, the Financial Timesreported Thursday,
Hungary demands removal of sanctions on Russian oligarch Fridman in exchange for lifting its veto – FT
Hungary is demanding the removal of Russian oligarch Mikhail Fridman from the EU sanctions list, threatening to block the extension of the European Union's sanctions against nearly 2,000 Russians if their demand is not met.
EU braces for Hungarian veto on Russia sanctions extension
Brussels is preparing for the possibility that Hungary may block the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, a move that could unfreeze tens of billions of euros in assets and undermine Ukraine's financial aid structure.
Gazprom's grandeur fades as Europe abandons Russian gas
(Reuters) -When the CEO of Russian state gas giant Gazprom, Alexei Miller, opened a lavish Italian palazzo-styled building in ...
How Europe’s Military Stacks Up Against Russia Without U.S. Support
Europe would pack a strong punch if it were forced to defend itself against Russia without the U.S., American military brass ...
Russia responded to the 16th package of EU sanctions - Foreign Ministry statement
Moscow, in response to the 16th package of EU sanctions, expanded the list of representatives of European institutions and ...
Swiss-Russian claims EU Council ignored Court's sanctions annulment
Swiss-Russian Alexander Pumpyanskiy has told Euronews that his continued inclusion on the EU sanctions list is aberrant and ...
Russian document proposes prolonging Ukraine war, undermining Trump-led peace talks: No resolution ‘before 2026’
A document proposes that Russia prolong the Ukraine war and drag out peace talks so that “a peaceful resolution of the ...
Europe seeks to avoid Russian energy if sanctions eased, ministers and execs say
European buyers are unlikely to return to Russia's energy sector if sanctions are lifted, as the bloc has diversified its ...
Europe scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know
European leaders have vowed to rearm the continent at historic emergency talks held after the United States threatened to rip ...
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The struggle to defeat Russian censorship and propaganda
Despite having wasted the lives of perhaps 200,000 Russian soldiers, his army is still failing to overwhelm Ukraine’s forces.
Europe pushes for greater role in Ukraine talks, postwar security
European leaders are working to bolster the Ukrainian military and recruiting partners for a “coalition of the willing” to ...
European Union spent more on Russian fossil fuels than Ukraine aid in 2024
The European Union spent $23 billion on Russian oil and gas last year while only offering Ukraine $19.6 billion in military ...
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Russia’s RIA Novosti Shuts Down Athens Bureau
Russia's RIA Novosti will shut down its Athens bureau after Greek authorities refused to renew the press accreditation for ...