US can ramp up sanctions on Putin, Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy says – POLITICO
“The pressure just can’t be military. You have to put economic pressure, you have to put diplomatic pressure,”…
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US sanctions good, EU sanctions bad – POLITICO
After the roundabout remarks, Orbán emphasized that he does not support EU sanctions, claiming that Hungary’s economy has…
The West is trying to interfere in our elections, Russia moans – POLITICO
In reality, Moscow tried to influence Romania’s presidential election last year in favor of pro-Russian independent Călin Georgescu,…
Turkey pushing to help EU replace Ukraine gas transit – POLITICO
“We have the Southern Gas Corridor,” said Kaymakcı. “We have 18 billion cubic meters of gas, coming mainly…
I’ll end Russia sanctions unless Ukraine pumps Putin’s gas – POLITICO
The Hungarian leader’s ire is directed at the recent end of an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv to…
Hungary wobbles on sanctions threat after Trump calls out Putin – POLITICO
In addition to his typical arguments that the measures are damaging the EU’s economy, Orbán has also been…
Trump Warns Putin Amid Ukraine War
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated he may impose fresh sanctions on Russia if President Vladimir…
Kremlin earned €3B in tax from EU companies – POLITICO
While most Western companies are willing to leave the country, or have already, several hundred stayed in Russia…
As Finland seizes Russian ship, Estonia launches naval patrols – POLITICO
Four other telecommunications cables between Finland and Estonia and between Finland and Germany were also damaged. “We’ve decided…
Europe’s Russian energy sanctions have run out of steam. Can Poland fire them up again? – POLITICO
Europe’s Russian energy sanctions have run out of steam. Can Poland fire them up again? – POLITICO Skip…
Russia arrests suspect for Moscow bombing that killed chemical weapons chief – POLITICO
According to the Russian authorities, the suspect had been offered a cash reward of $100,000 and a trip…
Ukraine assassinates Russian chemical weapons chief in Moscow bombing – POLITICO
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for Kirillov’s murder, a Ukrainian law enforcement official told POLITICO after being…
Chinese airlines win and Europeans lose – POLITICO
Air traffic taken over by China Last summer, China Eastern Airlines announced that it was increasing its European…
If war ends I’ll restore relations with Russia, Slovakia’s Fico says – POLITICO
Kyiv banned the transit of products from Russian energy company Lukoil across its borders over the summer, alarming…
Never mind the war, the French Riviera still loves oligarchs – POLITICO
For Russians looking to have fun or secure their assets, the tiny kingdom is still a place where…