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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.
Aluminum Climbs as Europe Prepares Ban on Russian Imports
Aluminum rose in London as the European Union readied a proposal to gradually ban imports of the metal from Russia.
Europe says it wants to ditch Russian LNG — so why did imports hit a record high last year?
Russia exported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to calculations by RBC based on data from the analytics firm Kpler. The country shipped 33.6 million tons abroad last year, an increase of four percent from 2023 and two percent more than in 2022,
German demand soars for Russian LNG via European ports
Energy ministers from Belgium, France and Spain, whose ports receive shipments from Russian LNG tankers, have insisted that very little of the gas arriving is used domestically and that most is piped on to other EU countries. In November, Germany ordered its state-operated import terminals to reject any Russian LNG cargoes.
EU Considers Russian Aluminum Ban
The European Union is considering a ban on Russian aluminum imports, along with other sanctions, but faces growing opposition from some member states.
EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the United States,
EU's 16th sanctions package: No blanket ban on Russian LNG
Instead, the proposal will halt the supply of Russian LNG to EU terminals not connected to the bloc's gas system, which will not significantly impact the majority of LNG imports. The sanctions will also target Russian oil tankers within the so-called "shadow fleet,
EU chief diplomat says what may be included in 16th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU countries are still agreeing on the specific details of what will be included in the 16th package of sanctions against Russia, and the work on it is expected to be completed in February. Source: Kaja Kallas,
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EU discusses return to gas purchases from Russia – Financial Times
European officials have started discussing the idea of returning to gas purchases from Russia as part of a potential ...
Russian banks reap record profits in 2024, helped by high rates and loan growth
Russian banks made record annual profits of 4 trillion roubles ($40.7 billion) in 2024, the central bank said on Thursday, as ...
After 3 years of war, more Ukrainians accept reality of likely ceasefire with Russia, but with conditions
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they ...
Asia Grabs Europe’s Oil After Russia Sanctions Redraw Trading
Millions of barrels of oil that would normally be preserve of oil refineries in Europe are instead heading to Asia as US ...
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NATO: There was officially a Russian plot to kill European weapons chief
A senior NATO official has confirmed that there was a Russian scheme to kill Armin Papperger, the head of German arms ...
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Can European Defense Walk the Walk?
The EU is under pressure to increase defense spending, but member states are divided on how to fund it and whether to ...
EU looking at more tariffs on products from Russia and Belarus
The European Commission has proposed further tariffs on a range of agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and ...
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Why not all European radicals are Putin's allies: Experts explain
In many European countries, radical populists are coming to power. This could pose a certain threat to Ukraine, although not ...