EU ‘minutes from big casualties’ in Russian hybrid war, Lithuanian minister warns – POLITICO
“This is a very dangerous phase of escalation and we should address it really seriously because we are…
US extends Lukoil sanctions waiver as Russian oil giant looks to sell assets – POLITICO
The measures, announced on Oct. 22, were “a result of Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end…
Ukraine’s most perilous winter so far – POLITICO
Bezuhla, a former deputy chair of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense, isn’t alone in thinking…
EU confirms tighter visa rules for Russians to help stop ‘sabotage’ – POLITICO
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s top diplomat, wrote on social media, “Starting a war and expecting to move freely in…
Gunvor pulls offer for Russia’s Lukoil as US brands firm ‘Kremlin puppet’ – POLITICO
The excoriating comments come after Lukoil last week said it had accepted an offer by the multinational trading…
Latvia’s parliament votes to quit global treaty protecting women – POLITICO
The legislation to withdraw from the treaty was introduced by a right-wing opposition party, Latvia First, but passed…
Russia’s Lukoil to sell off foreign assets as US sanctions bite – POLITICO
A former Lukoil executive, granted anonymity to speak freely, said the move could see the company’s revenues and…
Hungary’s Orbán vows to ‘circumvent’ US sanctions on Russian oil titans – POLITICO
Orbán — a longtime Trump ally — was defiant, however, claiming the “battle is not over yet,” and insisting Budapest will find ways to get around Washington’s…
Ukraine and EU cheer Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil – POLITICO
The U.S. slapped sanctions on Russia’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, and their subsidiaries in an…
Slovakia lifts veto on latest Russia sanctions – POLITICO
Earlier this week, energy ministers from 27 member countries agreed by qualified majority to a landmark phaseout of…
Now let Zelenskyy hit Russia with Tomahawks, Finland tells Trump – POLITICO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argues Putin only showed an interest in peace with Trump when he suggested he…
Kremlin Slams ‘Gossip and Speculation’ Surrounding Putin-Trump Summit
The Kremlin said Wednesday that preparations for a presidential summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are surrounded…