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Russia Denounces Latest European Sanctions as Illegal
‘The restrictions backfire on the interests of those countries that implement them,’ Peskov stated. On Tuesday, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia firmly opposes the package of sanctions adopted recently by the European Union (EU) and considers them illegal. RELATED: Nicaragua Rejects Terrorist Attacks Against Russia This Weekend “We are convinced that this is […]
June 25, 2024
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European Union Adopts 14th Sanction Package Against Russia
It forbids reloading services of Russian liquefied natural gas in EU territory for transshipment operations to third countries. On Monday, the Council of the European Union (EU) announced the adoption of the 14th package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia. RELATED: Russia Protests US Over ATACMS Missile Attack on Crimea These measures target […]
June 24, 2024
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The EU Sets Sanctions on the Transfer of Russian Gas in European Ports
The 27 EU countries agreed on measures against the ‘shadow fleet’ that helps evade sanctions already imposed on Russia. On Thursday, the European Union (EU) agreed on a “powerful and substantial” 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on the transfer of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) at European ports. RELATED: Vietnam and […]
June 20, 2024
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European Environmentalists Celebrate Approval of the Nature Restoration Law
This law comes at a critical time when the European continent is facing floods, droughts, and fires. On Monday, environmental organizations and activists celebrated the last-minute adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, which had become a symbol of the ecological struggle in the European Union. RELATED: Ethiopia: Campaign Launched to Fight Environmental Pollution “This day […]
June 17, 2024
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EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs Opposed Across Europe
The provisional duties on the imports of Chinese electric vehicles would range from 17.4 percent to 38.1 percent. On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed a list of protectionist duties it would levy on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China, sparking opposition and concerns from governments and businesses across Europe. RELATED: Germany and Sweden […]
June 13, 2024
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Right-wing EPP Wins EU Parliament Elections and Calls on Other Pro-European Factions To Form Coalition
The European People’s Party (EPP) won the European Parliament (EP) elections on Sunday and will remain the Parliament’s first force with 191 seats, according to the projected seats published by the European Parliament, already based on provisional results and some surveys. RELATED: Europe Shaken After UE Parliament Elections: Macron Advances Legislatives and Belgian PM Announces […]
June 9, 2024
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European Parliament Elections Kick Off as Dutch Polling Stations Open
The election results will not be made public until all EU member states have held their elections by Monday. On Thursday, the European Parliament elections kicked off with the opening of polling stations in the Netherlands, the first of the European Union’s (EU) 27 member states to vote. RELATED: European Union Demands That Israel Comply […]
June 6, 2024
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EU Changes Pace on Migration and Asylum Policy
After eight years of debate, the European Union (EU) approved a new Pact on Migration and Asylum that overhauls the entire framework for managing asylum and migration. RELATED: Child Migration Through Darien to Reach Record Levels: UNICEF The package aims at reducing the burden of member states on the EU’s external borders, and would include […]
May 16, 2024
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NA Proposes to Withdraw Invitation to the EU for 28J Elections
The National Assembly (NA) of Venezuela approved a draft agreement in repudiation of the renewal of unilateral coercive measures against the country by the European Union (EU) and proposed to the Electoral Branch the withdrawal of the invitation to observers of that block for the presidential elections of July 28. RELATED: Imperial Powers Meddle in […]
May 14, 2024
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EU Broadens Restrictive Measures on Iran
On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union (EU) announced its decision to broaden the scope of the EU’s sanctions against Iran. RELATED: Atomic Weapons Have No Place in Iran’s Nuclear Doctrine The expansion of these sanctions was justified on the grounds that Iran has supposedly provided military support to Russian forces and irregular armed […]