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EU Takes Major Step Toward Russian Oil Ban, New Sanctions
The European Union’s chief executive has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers on Wednesday that she envisions member nations phasing out imports of crude oil within six months and refined products by the end...
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New Gas Pipeline Boosts Europe's Bid to Ease Russian Supply
European countries that are dependent on Russian imports are looking to get greater access to the global natural gas market through a new pipeline that crosses a remote border area of Greece and Bulgaria. The pipeline is nearing completion, and it would ensure that large volumes of gas flows between the two countries in both directions. The project is seen...
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EU Law Targets Big Tech Over Hate Speech, Disinformation
The European Union has reached a landmark deal to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful content online
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EU Agrees on Landmark Law Aimed at Forcing Big Tech Firms to Tackle Illegal Content
The European Union agreed on new digital regulations Friday that will force tech giants like to police illegal content on their platforms more aggressively.
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EU Imposes Sanctions on Putin's Daughters, Japan Bans Russian Coal Imports
The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials
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US, EU Announce New Partnership to Undercut Russian Energy
As part of the plan, the U.S. and other nations will increase liquified natural gas exports to Europe by 15 billion cubic meters this year, the White House said.
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EU Slams ‘War Crimes' in Ukraine, Mulls Fresh Sanctions
European Union countries are accusing Russia of committing war crimes in Ukraine
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EU and UK Hit Russia With Wider Sanctions That Target Luxury
The European Union have slapped a new round of sanctions against Russia, seeking to deny oligarchs their love of luxury and block Russia from cashing in on its lucrative steel exports
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3 EU Prime Ministers Visit Kyiv as Russian Attacks Intensify
The prime ministers of Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovenia traveled to the embattled Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday in a show of support for Ukraine even as bombardment by the Russian military edged closer to the center of the city. The three leaders went ahead with the hours-long train trip despite worries…
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European Central Bank Surprises Markets With Move to Wind Down Stimulus Sooner Than Planned
The ECB said it aims to end its bond-buying program in the third quarter, if economic data allows it.
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Russia Warns of $300 Oil, Threatens to Cut Off European Gas If West Bans Energy Imports
The U.S. has been considering whether to impose a ban on Russia’s oil and gas exports as a way of punishing Moscow.
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Here Are the Russian Oligarch Yachts Being Seized as Sanctions Take Effect
Russian oligarchs are seeing their yachts seized by European authorities as sanctions begin to target them.
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IEA Pushes Europe to Wean Itself Off Russian Gas After Ukraine Invasion
“Nobody is under any illusions anymore,” Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, said in a statement Thursday.
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Translator Chokes Up During Zelenskyy's Emotional Speech to European Union
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an emotional address to the European Parliament on Tuesday, appealing to representatives from the 27-member nations to grant Ukraine membership to the the European Union. Zelenskyy spoke remotely from Kyiv as Russia’s military assault entered its sixth day and a miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles inches closer to the capital, heading toward...
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Zelenskyy Speaks to EU Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to the European Union Parliament Tuesday calling on the nations of Europe to stand with Ukraine as the country continues to fend off a Russian invasion.
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Russians Shell Ukraine's No. 2 City, Menace Kyiv; Ukraine Applies for EU Membership
An embattled Ukraine has moved to solidify its bond with the West on Monday by signing an application to join the European Union.
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European Union Agrees to Freeze Putin's Assets, Foreign Minister
The European Union agreed to freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov along with other sanctions, according to Latvia’s foreign minister.
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European Union, US Agree to Sanction Putin, Foreign Minister
The European Union has agreed to freeze the assets of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Latvia’s foreign minister
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Europe Stocks Bounce Back as Traders Assess Russia-Ukraine Crisis; Stoxx 600 Closes Up 3.3%
European stocks closed higher on Friday, bouncing back from a sharp sell-off as market participants assessed the impact of Western sanctions against Russia.
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World Leaders React to Russian Invasion Into Ukraine
Leaders from around the world spoke out to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russian military forces moved into Ukraine.