The West has so far failed to agree on maximum sanctions against Russia, refusing to exclude it from the international banking system Swift, mainly due to the fear of many European countries for their energy supply. Although the measure is on the table, no measures to exclude Russian banks from this international payment system, a […]
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J. Borel: EU ready to adopt the strongest and toughest sanctions ever imposed on Russia
“We are going through the darkest hours of World War II,” EU High Representative Josep Borrell said in a statement from Brussels with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “A large nuclear power has attacked a neighboring country and threatens retaliation against any other state rushing to its aid,” Borrell said. “This is not only […]
European diplomat: European sanctions against Moscow will take effect today
A first round of limited EU sanctions against Russia will take effect today, according to a European diplomat, and will affect more politicians, while banning trade relations between the European Union and the two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine. . The EU has chosen not to impose sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin himself, but […]
Medvedev predicts more than doubling of gas prices in Europe to 2 thousand euros per thousand cubic meters
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has predicted that the price of gas for Europe will reach 2,000 euros due to the delay in the launch of Nord Stream 2, according to the Russian news agency Ria Novosti. “German Chancellor Olaf Soltz has ordered the freezing of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline […]
Qatar: It is ‘almost impossible’ to quickly replace Russian gas supplies to Europe
Neither Qatar nor any other country has the potential to replace Russian gas supplies to Europe with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the event of a conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Qatari energy minister said on Tuesday. the Reuters agency. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated on Tuesday as Moscow sent troops to Donetsk […]
Targeted European sanctions on Russia
The issue of -mainly economic- sanctions against Russia and the breakaway regions of Ukraine will be raised at an extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Ministers. The ambassadors of the 27 EU member states are considering strict sanctions against Russia, as well as the breakaway regions of Ukraine recognized by Moscow last night, in Brussels. This […]
M. Schoinas: Europe can also be a very tough deterrent force
“Those who created the crisis in Ukraine have, in fact, contributed to forging an absolute union of the Western world against this phenomenon. Europe is a force for good. We will work for peace. But if things go wrong, Europe can It is also a very tough deterrent force with sanctions that you will never […]
Ukraine: EU condemns use of heavy weapons and indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas
The EU condemns the use of heavy weapons and the indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas in eastern Ukraine, which is a clear violation of the Minsk agreements, and calls on Russia to de-escalate tensions. “The massive concentration of forces from Russia in and around Ukraine remains very worrying. The EU urges Russia to de-escalate with […]
The ‘Unorthodox’ American Response to Inflation – Differences with Europe and Developing Countries
By Lauren Debter and Chloe Sorvino These days, Jordan White is constantly replacing price tags on his family of six Kansas grocery stores. Among the product group for which he makes the changes for this month are those of Quaker Oats. The increases are significant enough to “hurt” consumers: Oats have risen by 25%, cereal […]
The EU, through the Civil Protection Mechanism, provides basic supplies to Ukraine
Following a request from the Ukrainian government for urgent assistance due to the threat of further escalation, the European Commission is coordinating the delivery of basic supplies to support the civilian population through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. This is to support Ukraine’s preparedness efforts for all the possible scenarios. Crisis Management Commissioner Janes Lenarsic […]
