Russia, EU

EU may ban video game console sales to Russia
The European Union is considering banning video game console sales to Russia, aiming to prevent the army from using the controllers to fly drones in Ukraine.
EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles in new Russia sanctions
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
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.
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,

Ukraine, Putin and Russia

EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union renewed on Monday its wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after Hungary stopped ...
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its ...
After agreement on gas intake, Hungary signs off on EU renewal of sanctions on Russia
The European Union will moved forward with a renewal on Russian sanctions after a deal was struck with Hungary, according to ...
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EU May Ban Gaming Hardware Shipments to Russia Over Use in Drone Warfare
The EU wants to crack down on third parties that are still sending consoles and controllers to Russia. But it may not matter ...
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 ...
Poland Warns EU to Avoid Dependency on Cheap Russian Fertilizers
Poland is targeting companies importing Russian fertilisers, in a bid to prevent the European Union from developing another ...
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EU countries bordering Russia call on Brussels to allocate €100 billion for defense
The European Union urgently needs investments of at least 100 billion euros. According to four member states bordering Russia, the EU must double its defense spending, Bloomberg reports. A document ...
EU Members of NATO Ready to Raise Defence Spending Beyond 2% of GDP, Costa Says
LISBON (Reuters) - The 23 EU members who also belong to NATO are likely to agree to raise the defence spending target above ...