Embargoes
German Minister: EU Unity on Russian Sanctions is Falling Apart
Today, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed concern that the European Union's unity "begins to fall apart" ahead of tomorrow's summit to discuss the oil embargo against Russia and plans to reduce dependence on Russian energy sources.
Ukraine War – 25 million tonnes of grain stranded, UN says
The embargo against Russia is considered one of the factors behind high food prices
EC approves 6th anti-Russian sanctions package, including embargo on Russian oil
Greece might seek exclusion of its shipping companies from the embargo
Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister: EU may impose Embargo on Imports from Russia, our Government must make Tough Decisions
EU foreign ministers are discussing a sixth package of sanctions against Russia in Luxembourg today, including an embargo on oil and gas imports. Bulgaria is represented by Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska.
The EP has called for a halt to imports of Gas, Oil, Coal and Nuclear Fuel from Russia
In a resolution passed by 513 votes to 22, with 19 abstentions, MEPs called for additional sanctions, including an "immediate full embargo on imports of oil, coal, nuclear fuel and gas originating in Russia".
To Help Ukraine, and Others, Europe Must Return to its Core Values
Beyond strong words and wide-ranging sanctions against Russia, Europe must recommit itself to the 'Core Values' it has strayed from, in Ukraine, the Western Balkans and elsewhere.
The EU will Start a Total Economic war Against Russia
The European Union will launch a total economic war against Russia. This was stated by the Minister of Finance of France Bruno Le Maire in an interview with France Info radio.
"We will launch a total economic and financial war against Russia," the minister said. "The Russian people will bear the consequences."
EU Adopted a Package of New Sanctions against Russia
European leaders adopted a package of sanctions against Russia in 5 key areas - financial, energy, transport, export controls, a ban on financial exports and visa policy. This was said after the meeting, which lasted until late at night, said the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Moscow has promised a “Strong and Painful" Response to US Sanctions
Russia promised today a "strong and painful" response to US sanctions announced after Moscow recognized the independence of the two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine, AFP reported.
Boris Johnson Promised to Strike Russia Significantly
The United Kingdom will announce today the first series of economic sanctions that will hit Russia very hard. This was stated by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson after a crisis meeting held at 10 Downing Street, world agencies reported.
More sanctions will follow in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, he warned.