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EU ambassadors in Brussels during Russia sanctions renewal debate over Alisher Usmanov delisting

EU Buys One Week on Russia Sanctions as France and Slovakia Demand Usmanov Delisting

The European Union extended its Russia sanctions by just seven days after France joined Slovakia in demanding Alisher Usmanov's removal, forcing an unprecedented stopgap that Brussels had never needed to invoke since

September 15, 2026

by Europe Desk

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who have both resisted EU anti-Russia sanctions renewals

Slovakia Refuses to Back Year-Long Extension of EU Anti-Russia Sanctions

Slovakia is blocking a European Union proposal to extend the renewal cycle for anti-Russia sanctions from six months to twelve, with less than two weeks before the current measures lapse. The holdout preserves Bratislava's leverage over the unanimous vote Brussels

September 3, 2026

by Akihito Muranaka

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks on Russia diplomacy and EU relations

Fico Calls Demonization of Russia ‘Unacceptable’ at Slovak National Uprising Anniversary

Slovak PM Robert Fico declared at the National Uprising that Russia cannot be demonized and the

Russia sanctions, Europe energy crisis, Ukraine war economy, EU sanctions impact, Russian economic resilience

Sanctions on Russia challenge Europe’s economy while Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine continues

For over a decade, Europe has relied on sanctions as its primary tool to punish Russia for its aggressive actions, particularly since the Ukraine crisis escalated in 2014. The central premise has

July 2, 2025

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Moscow signals desire to “Reset” relations with Europe, not on western terms

Russia’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that a genuine “reset” with Europe requires newly elected leaders who are prepared to abandon the current anti‑Russian course, remove economic sanctions, and stop supplying military aid to

June 17, 2025

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Europe’s push to exit Russian energy meets resistance across EU bloc

The European Union’s accelerating effort to sever ties with Russian fossil fuels has exposed widening divisions within the bloc. While Brussels pushes a 2027 deadline to end new gas contracts with Russia,

June 17, 2025

Economy·News

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US Senate’s sanctions bill threatens EU economy while targeting Russia

A new sanctions bill introduced in the US Senate has sparked intense concern across Europe, with warnings from economists and policymakers that its impact could reverberate far beyond Russia, severely weakening the

May 29, 2025

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Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow tightens control while NATO stokes the flames

The shifting theatre of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has seen a steady consolidation of Russia’s military gains and a widening gulf between East and West, as diplomacy remains hostage to geopolitical ambitions. Recent

April 15, 2025

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Slovak PM Robert Fico said that Ukraine will never join NATO

Robert Fico, Prime Minister of Slovakia, expressed clear opposition to Ukraine joining either NATO or the European Union, saying: “Ukraine may never join NATO and it will have trouble entering the EU.”

January 25, 2025

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Zelenskyy accuses the west of deception and injustice over Ukraine’s NATO membership

Jan. 22, 2015, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a hard-hitting critique of Western nations; he charged that they used devious tactics and iniquity in Ukraine’s pursuit to join NATO. Speaking yesterday during

January 22, 2025

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EU starts consultations on new sanctions package against Russia

EU to begin consultations on new sanctions package against Russia amid diplomatic challenges

The European Commission (EC) will begin consultations with EU countries on January 14 regarding the next package of sanctions against Russia. Several diplomats of the political association told the Polish radio station

January 11, 2025

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit impacting Europe's economy

Hungary complains Ukraine stopping transit of Russian gas

Ukraine has once again put the European economy in a difficult situation by stopping the transit of Russian gas, said Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, commenting on Ukraine’s decision to stop gas

January 7, 2025

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Ukraine stops Russian gas transit impacting Europe

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit as Europe faces economic and geopolitical challenges

Ukraine halted the transit of Russian natural gas across its territory to Europe on January 1, 2025, a major change in the energy landscape of Europe. The move came after Gazprom’s five-year transit deal

January 3, 2025

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EU Buys One Week on Russia Sanctions as France and Slovakia Demand Usmanov Delisting

Slovakia Refuses to Back Year-Long Extension of EU Anti-Russia Sanctions

Fico Calls Demonization of Russia ‘Unacceptable’ at Slovak National Uprising Anniversary

Sanctions on Russia challenge Europe’s economy while Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine continues

Moscow signals desire to “Reset” relations with Europe, not on western terms

Europe’s push to exit Russian energy meets resistance across EU bloc

US Senate’s sanctions bill threatens EU economy while targeting Russia

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow tightens control while NATO stokes the flames

Slovak PM Robert Fico said that Ukraine will never join NATO

Zelenskyy accuses the west of deception and injustice over Ukraine’s NATO membership

EU to begin consultations on new sanctions package against Russia amid diplomatic challenges

Hungary complains Ukraine stopping transit of Russian gas

Ukraine halts Russian gas transit as Europe faces economic and geopolitical challenges

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