Russian banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments, Kremlin official warns a
Russia’s financial system is reportedly coming under more strain as Moscow’s war on Ukraine nears the end of…
Kosovo heads to polls hoping to break political deadlock – POLITICO
But if the country fails to form a government again, Kosovo risks losing access to the bloc’s €6…
Zelenskyy floats terms for peace plan, signaling possible withdrawal from eastern Ukraine – POLITICO
The Ukrainian leader said the latest version of the plan — an update of a Trump administration proposal…
US says it is intercepting third Venezuelan oil tanker amid simmering tensions
The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials say, in what…
Putin says Ukraine not ready for peace, as Kyiv claims fist strike on “shadow fleet” tanker in Mediterranean
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that his country was “not seeing the willingness from Ukraine” to negotiate…
Serbia ditches EU-Western Balkans Summit – POLITICO
Serbia has made little progress in its bid to join the EU, despite being granted candidate status in…
Russia’s Crude Price Slips to Lowest since Ukraine Invasion
The price of Russia’s crude has tumbled over the past three months to its lowest level since Russia…
Last chance or we’ll see you in court over £2.5B Chelsea proceeds – POLITICO
The multi-billion-pound proceeds of Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea Football Club are frozen in a bank account, where they…
Donald Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers leaving and entering Venezuela
US President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and…
Belarus frees opposition figures as US lifts some sanctions – POLITICO
“The United States is lifting sanctions on potash,” Coale told journalists in Minsk. “I think this is a…
EU Agrees to Indefinite Freeze of Russian Central Bank Assets
European Union member states including Belgium have agreed to impose an indefinite freeze on Russian Central Bank assets…
Russia files lawsuit against Euroclear as Europe bickers over frozen assets – POLITICO
“Our proposal is legally robust and fully in line with the EU and public international law,” he said.…