Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees new sanctions against Russia, targeting Chinese companies The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new raft of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine. 21/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Ukraine suspends listing of five Greek companies as 'war sponsors' The Ukrainian authorities have decided to temporarily suspend the listing of five Greek shipping companies as ''international sponsors of war." 21/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU imports of Russian oil plunge by 90% as a result of sweeping bans It's official: the European Union is no longer the top client of Russian oil. 19/06/2023
Now playing Next Poland Poland erects wall on Belarusian border to stop uncontrolled migration Poland has erected walls and fences along its frontier and imposed sanctions on Russia and Belarus. 09/06/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Ukraine has a list of 'war sponsors.' But how exactly does it work? Ukraine's list of "international sponsors of the war" targets foreign companies that are still doing business in Russia despite pressure to pull out. 24/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary blocks new tranche of EU tool to boost military aid to Ukraine Budapest says it will not approve any EU support for Ukraine that requires unanimity, including sanctions against Russia, until Kyiv removes a Hungarian bank from its list of "international war sponsors". 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Loopholes in EU's customs union help Russia evade sanctions: Gentiloni Cracking down on circumvention of sanctions has become the number one priority for the European Union. 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU sanctions on Russia face the next frontier The EU is discussing plans to chase after those suspected of helping Russia evade international sanctions. 11/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU preparing sanctions for countries that help Russia evade penalties After 10 rounds of sanctions against Russia, the EU is turning its focus on enforcement and circumvention. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Russia Euroviews. The Black Sea Grain Deal might be Russia's Trojan horse for Ukraine Failures to rethink and redo how Ukraine gets its grain out of the country would gravely undermine the war effort and security in Europe, Cristian Gherasim writes. 28/04/2023
Now playing Next France EU sanctions 'failing' as Kremlin wives live lavishly in Europe The wife of Russia's deputy defence minister is reportedly enjoying a luxurious life in Europe, complete with holidays in southern France and Rolls-Royces. 26/04/2023
Now playing Next Japan Countries helping Russia in Ukraine will pay 'high price', vows G7 Policy towards Moscow varies considerably around the world, with many capitals striking a different stance from the West. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Russia Could the Russian economy thrive despite Western sanctions? The European Union is already preparing its 11th package of sanctions against Russia. So will Russia be able to compensate for the ties that have been cut with the West through reinforced ties with other countries? 17/04/2023
Now playing Next Sport IOC recommends return of Russian athletes to sports competition The International Olympic Committee has opened the door to Russian athletes returning to competition - but not yet to the 2024 Olympic Games. 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Switzerland Four bankers in Switzerland on trial over Putin money allegations Four Gazprombank Switzerland employees appeared in court for agreeing to manage the assets of Russian cellist and Putin's friend Sergei Roldugin. 09/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Here's what to expect when Ursula von der Leyen meets Joe Biden Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, China and economic security are also expected to be discussed by the two leaders. 09/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Mother of Russia's Wagner Group chief removed from EU sanctions list EU court removes mother of Wagner Group chief Yevgeniy Prigozhin from bloc's sanctions list 08/03/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU sanctions Russian officials accused of 'systematic' sexual violence The decision marks the first time the EU uses its human rights sanctions regime to target crimes of sexual violence. 07/03/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Sanctions haven’t stopped rich Russians from travelling, report claims Sanctions haven’t stopped wealthy Russian tourists from travelling, according to a new report. 28/02/2023
Now playing Next Europe News After 10 rounds of sanctions, how much EU-Russia trade is banned? The EU has imposed a wide range of trade bans on key exports to Russia, such as microchips, drones, heavy trucks and luxury bags. 27/02/2023