Moscow does not intend to appoint a new permanent representative to the EU in the near future after the departure of Vladimir Chizhov and will be represented at the level of charge d'affaires, RBC learned 9/71/756644707963719.jpg 673w” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and …
The largest oil trader spoke about the US plan to replace Russian oil in the EU
Russia will have to sell oil in other markets at a discount, says Vitol's director. The EU plans to introduce a ceiling on commodity prices ) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” > The United States will supply Europe with more than 1 …
Putin dismissed Chizhov from the post of permanent representative to the EU
Vladimir Chizhov has been Russia's representative to the EU since 2005. Against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with the West, he announced the “completion of the business trip” (max-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” > Vladimir Chizhov Russian President Vladimir Putin …
Finnish Foreign Minister allowed a complete EU ban on issuing visas to Russians
Finnish Foreign Minister: EU may completely ban visas to Russians If the EU decides to completely ban tourist visas, then European countries, including Finland, should have another type of visa in reserve, for example, for journalists and civil activists, the country's Foreign Ministry noted The …
FT learned about US and EU plans to put pressure on Turkey over Mir cards
FT: The US and the EU will put pressure on Turkish banks that have connected to the Mir system The EU intends to send a delegation to Turkey amid fears of circumventing sanctions against Russia, the newspaper writes. There are now many partners of Russia …
EU finance ministers approve €5bn aid to Kyiv
This is the second part of the €9 billion loan promised in May. €1 billion has already been sent to Kyiv, the remaining €3 billion was promised to be issued “as soon as possible.” In total, according to the EC, Kyiv and the World Bank, …
Putin’s ultimatum forced the EU to back down
Restrictions on Russian gas prices will not be introduced. InoSMI found out about the reaction of the European Union to the warning of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian President warned that he would suspend gas supplies if a decision was made to limit gas …
The Czech Republic declared Hungary “on the edge of the abyss” and allowed its exit from the EU
Minister for European Affairs Mikulas Beck stressed that Budapest disagrees with Brussels on many issues and, against this background, “came to the edge of the abyss.” Now he needs to decide whether to jump or not, he noted Mikulas Beck Hungary's position on various issues, …
Erdogan saw the EU’s actions as the cause of the gas crisis
Orban made concessions to the EU for €5.8bn aid
In April, the European Commission launched a rule of law mechanism for Hungary. This allows blocking the allocation of funds from the EU budget and funds to member countries that, in the opinion of Brussels, use them for other purposes
FT learns of EU readiness to suspend visa agreement with Russia
This idea is going to be supported by the foreign ministers of the EU countries at a meeting next week. If the visa facilitation agreement is suspended, it will be more difficult, longer and more expensive for Russians to obtain Schengen visas 673w” media=”(max-width: 320px) …
Nehammer urges EU not to let Putin set electricity prices
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer called for a single decision at the EU level to limit electricity tariffs. They should be decoupled from gas prices and closer to generation costs, he believes ” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
Borrell doubted the decision of the EU on a complete ban on the issuance of visas to Russians
Borrell: the ban on the issuance of Schengen visas for all Russians will be deprived of support in the EU The question of the ban on the issuance of visas to Russians will be discussed at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Prague. According …
Estonia proposes EU to introduce new sanctions against Russia
Estonia invited the EC to strengthen sanctions against Russia and restrictions on SWIFT In particular, Tallinn proposes to introduce additional restrictions on the use of SWIFT system by Russian banks. Estonia sent its proposals to the European Commission Urmas Reinsalu Estonia submitted “concrete proposals” to …
The Zaporizhzhya State Administration warned of an energy crisis in the EU due to the shelling of the ZNPP
Member of the State Administration of Zaporizhia Rogov: Ukrainian shelling of the ZNPP threatens to disrupt the supply of electricity to the EU “(max-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” > Due to the shelling of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant by …
How Russians can get into the EU if the land border is closed
The Schengen countries bordering Russia can unilaterally ban Russian tourists from entering their territory. RBC figured out when it is still possible to cross the border and how to get to Europe in general media=”(max-width: 320px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” > …
FT reports EU concerns over Russia-Turkey rapprochement
The West is increasingly concerned about the rapprochement between Russia and Turkey in trade and energy spheres, Ankara is urged to pay attention to this concern, writes FT. The day before, Putin and Erdogan agreed to pay for Russian gas in rubles ” media=”(max-width: 320px) …
The Foreign Ministry announced the frozen US and EU dialogue with Moscow on anti-terror
Russian Foreign Ministry: The US and the EU have frozen the dialogue with Moscow on combating terrorism According to the director of the Foreign Ministry department Vladimir Tarabrin, cooperation between Russia, the EU and the US in the field of counterterrorism is actually frozen. He …
Le Monde announced the exhaustion of the EU sanctions against Russia
Europe has reached the limit on sanctions, the seventh package was an adjustment and clarification of earlier decisions, an unnamed diplomat said. According to him, individual countries want to increase sanctions, but the discussion will lead to disagreements jpg” alt=”Le Monde announced the exhaustion of …
Named the approximate composition of the seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia
Photo: Liliya Sharlovskaya Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that the EU does not plan to introduce restrictions as part of the seventh package of sanctions against Russia for gas supplies from the Russian Federation. According to him, this decision was made due to the …
Political scientist told whether it is possible to reduce the number of EU member states
Contradictions may take place within the EU MEPs have previously expressed support for the initiative of the EP Civil Liberties Committee and demanded to deprive Hungary of money due to the fact that the country does not correspond to European values. Nikolai Topornin, Associate Professor …
WSJ learns about EU work to strengthen control over sanctions against Russia
EU governments are discussing measures to close loopholes to circumvent sanctions and improve data exchange between EU countries The European Union is working to enforce all six rounds of sanctions against Russia as the bloc of 27 countries “seeks to increase economic pressure on the …
Borrell rejects EU plans to fight Russia
The head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, rejected plans to fight with Russia The European Union will not fight with Russia in response to a military operation in Ukraine, Borrell said. He considered the sanctions against Russia quite effective, which will only increase in the …
Borrell spoke about the difficulties of the EU due to the rejection of Russian energy
The EU's decisions are gradually freeing it from energy dependence on Russia, which “has long influenced its political choices,” Borrell said. At the same time, he acknowledged that the EU is facing “serious difficulties” jpg” alt=”Borrell announced the difficulties of the EU due to the …
From shooting to entering the EU market: how Pridnestrovie appeared and lives
In September 1990, the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic was proclaimed on a part of the Moldavian SSR. Why she decided to separate and what she came to for more than 30 years of independence – in the RBC video Video Tags Subscribe on RuTube RBC Live …
Political scientist told why the EU is going to expel Ukrainian men
This is an indicator of who these people are for Europeans The head of the military-civilian administration of the Kherson region, Kyrylo Stremousov, said on June 21 that the EU is considering the option of expelling Ukrainian men of military age in the form of …
Peskov sharply appreciated the receipt by Ukraine and Moldova of EU candidacy
“The more they show themselves to be anti-Russian, the more Europe will like it” Dmitry Peskov commented on Ukraine and Moldova getting the status of a candidate for EU membership. Photo: Global Look Press According to him, these are “internal European affairs”, it is important …
Political scientist told why the United States provoked the EU to impose anti-Russian sanctions
“This is a classic scam” Despite the fact that the United States and the European Union jointly oppose Russia against the backdrop of what is happening in Ukraine, experts believe that the Americans are pursuing their own goals in the current situation. Thus, political scientist …
Politico learned about the intention of the EC to recommend the candidacy of Ukraine to the EU
The European Commission intends to recommend granting Ukraine the status of an EU candidate country, the newspaper writes. The EC must make a decision on June 17, and on June 23-24 the leaders will discuss Kyiv's application based on the recommendation The European Commission intends …
Portuguese PM urges EU to help Ukraine, not debate status
The status of an EU candidate will not solve Ukraine's pressing problems, while “there is a great risk of creating false expectations that will turn into bitter disappointment,” says António Costa The EU should focus on helping Ukraine, not on the debate about whether to …