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Hungary ratchets up anti-sanctions rhetoric as renewal deadline looms

The extension of EU sanctions shouldn't be automatic, the Hungarian government has said, in remarks that threaten to unravel the bloc's collective reaction to Russia's war on Ukraine

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EU sanctions on Russian telco giant MegaFon are valid, judges say

The EU Court agreed on the need to restrict trade with the Moscow-based mobile operator, as it could be helping the Russian army with its invasion of Ukraine.

Australia

Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December.

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Nordics and Baltics ask EU to tighten price cap on Russian oil

Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden have demanded a revision of the price cap on Russian seaborne oil. The cap was set in late 2022 at $60 per barrel and has remained untouched since then.

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Is Zelenskyy as popular at home as abroad?

Belief in the Ukrainian president has dipped, with trust among Ukrainians falling from 77% in 2023 to 52% in 2024, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

Markets

Crude prices rally as US intensifies sanctions on Russian oil

The Biden administration's new sanctions target Russia's oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, shadow fleet vessels, and opaque traders. Oil prices surged, while European equities slid as investors fear tighter global supply.

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UK, Denmark vow to ‘disrupt and deter’ Russia’s shadow fleet

Western naval nations have vowed checks on a network of ageing tankers that may be helping Putin circumvent sanctions and fund his war effort.

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Are conservatives set to take back power in Germany?

On Monday, the German parliament will hold a confidence vote on Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid the rise of the far-right in the country.

Europe in Motion

What is the role of gold in Russia’s wartime trade relations?

While Western sanctions have successfully disrupted Russia’s ability to trade in gold, the country holds a considerable influence over the production of gold in Central Asia and Africa.

Russia

Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion

Russian state-controlled outlet Vedomosti reports that FM Sergei Lavrov will visit Malta in December 2024 to participate in a meeting. If confirmed, it would mark his first visit to any EU country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Russia

US targets Russia with fresh sanctions

The US Treasury and Department of State have added around 400 companies and individuals from China, India, Turkey and elsewhere to its sanctions list.

Finland

Finland orders seizure of several Russian assets across the country

The ruling by a Finnish court came after Russia failed to pay €4.6bn in compensation to the Naftogaz Group following its occupation of Crimea in 2014.

Business

Euroviews. Europe’s tough choice: Aluminium sanctions or climate goals

If Europe decides to ban imports of aluminium from Russia, it would need to find a source capable of replacing roughly 500,000 tonnes of material per year. And the list of alternatives is quite limited, Chris Weafer writes.

Europe News

EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation

A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states".

Europe News

How can Russia produce weapons with foreign parts despite sanctions?

Microchips, semiconductors and other microelectronics from China, the US and the EU are still being found in Russian drones and missiles launched at Ukraine.

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Hungary hits back at Russian visa scheme critics amid growing tensions

For years, the government in Budapest has been criticised by many EU states for its perceived closeness to the Kremlin.

Russia

Why is Europe still getting gas from Russia?

The continent as a whole is still very dependent on Russian gas, despite Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine being well into its third year.

Economy

Russia's economy: A balance between labour shortage and military might

Russia's leadership finds itself in a peculiar dilemma – it lacks manpower to protect its borders and continue the fight in the Donbas, but it also needs to plug labour gaps if it is to sustain its war economy.

France

Russian 'neutral' athletes face backlash at Paris Olympics

In Russia, the Olympics aren’t being shown on TV and some politicians and media figures have even described those willing to compete in Paris as traitors.

Europe News

EU awaits details from Hungary and Slovakia in Russia oil spat

The EU executive is awaiting further details from Slovakia and Hungary about their oil supply situation before taking any further action in a dispute over Kyiv's sanctions against Russian oil firm Lukoil, which has continued supplying the two countries via Ukraine through over two years of war.