Serbia Serbian president says country's EU membership path top priority Aleksandar Vučić was sworn in for his second term as Serbia’s president on Tuesday, reinforcing the country's commitment to joining the bloc and hinting at sanctions against Moscow. 31/05/2022
Ukraine Ukrainian authorities: Most of Sievierodonetsk under Russian control Governor of the Luhansk region Sergei Haidai said that all critical infrastructure in the key city in eastern Ukraine has been completely destroyed while evacuation of civilians is impossible due to fierce fighting. 31/05/2022
Norway Norway's energy sales growth spurs accusations of profiting from war As Europe frantically searches for alternative energy suppliers, Norway's natural gas and oil are in high demand. But are remarks that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine fair? 28/05/2022
Biztech news Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments As Western sanctions begin to bite, Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments. 27/05/2022
Europe News EU leaders are struggling to pass sanctions on Russian oil. Why? Fresh EU sanctions on Russian crude and refined oil have been on the table for weeks without progress. 27/05/2022
Russia Hungary could hold up new EU sanctions against Russia EU leaders will meet in Brussels next week for a special summit to discuss the bloc's long-awaited sixth round of sanctions against Russia. 26/05/2022
Green News Why is Hungary standing in the way of an EU embargo on Russian oil? Actions at embassies across Europe call out Prime Minister Orbán as the biggest obstacle to weaning the bloc off of Russian fossil fuels. 26/05/2022
Money Russia bets on digital ruble to fend off Western sanctions Moscow said it should be able to make international payments with the digital ruble by next year. 26/05/2022
Germany Ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder quits Russian energy giant Rosneft Schröder has been under pressure for weeks over his ties to Russia's energy industry amid the war in Ukraine. 20/05/2022
Europe News MEPs demand sanctions on Schröder over his ties with Russian firms Gerhard Schröder still holds positions at Rosneft, Russia's leading oil company, and Nord Stream AG. 19/05/2022
Europe News Talks on an EU-wide Russian oil ban could drag on until end of May Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic are against the timeline of banning Russian oil imports by the end of the year. 13/05/2022
Europe Decoded A week on, the EU appears no closer to a Russian oil embargo Unlike other rounds of sanctions against Moscow approved swiftly by member states, these talks have been slow and optimism is diminishing. 10/05/2022
Money Ukraine war: What more could the US do to tighten sanctions on Russia? The EU is proposing a new package of sanctions on Russia, including an oil embargo. Where does that leave its Western allies? 10/05/2022
Europe Decoded Orban criticises EU plans to sanction head of Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill's support of Putin and the war has already drawn condemnation with Pope Francis warning him not to become "Putin's altar boy". 06/05/2022
Fiji US announces seizure of Russian oligarch's superyacht in Fiji A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S. authorities to seize the yacht Amadea. 05/05/2022
Sport UEFA imposes more sanctions on Russian teams over war in Ukraine Portugal will now replace Russia at the Women's European Championships this summer. 02/05/2022
Europe News Any EU state could be next victim of Russian energy cuts — Commission The European Commission is due to publish proposals on a potential Russian oil embargo, following a meeting of energy ministers in Brussels. 02/05/2022
Europe News Europe's week: War in Ukraine continues to dominate Diplomacy and war persisted in keeping Brussels busy. 29/04/2022
Fiji Confusion over which Russian oligarch owns Fiji luxury yacht A judge in the capital Suva must rule between two different oligarchs to determine whether the yacht can be seized — as only one of them is subject to sanctions. 28/04/2022
Russia Russian economy suffers sanctions blow despite Kremlin's denial A closer look shows that the sanctions are taking a bite out of Russia’s economy, which is expected to contract at least 15% this year. 23/04/2022
Money EU sees a way to pay for Russian gas without breaching war sanctions Russian president Vladimir Putin had decreed in March that all payments for oil and gas must be made in roubles after the West imposed sanctions. 23/04/2022
The Cube The online misinformation spreading ahead of France's election runoff False rumours about Russian sanctions, the 'Yellow Vest' protests and climate change policies have gone viral. 22/04/2022
Money Could Russia's frozen assets cover the rebuilding of war-torn Ukraine? Financial aid sent by the US and Europe is "only the beginning of what Ukraine will need to rebuild," US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned. 22/04/2022
Money Cryptocurrency miner becomes the latest target in Russian sanctions Officials are concerned that Russia may be using cryptocurrency to avoid pain from the avalanche of sanctions imposed on banks, oligarchs and the energy industry. 21/04/2022
Germany German government under increasing pressure over stance on Ukraine Euronews' Kate Brady in Berlin reports on the criticism of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government which is showing some reluctance to supply Kyiv with arms. 20/04/2022
Europe News German employers and unions unite to oppose EU Russian gas boycott German bosses and unions have opposed a ban on Russian gas imports by the EU, claiming it will cause job losses and factory closures. 19/04/2022
