Europe Locks In Endgame for Russian Gas And Oil
The European Union (E.U.) of 27 member countries will “never go back to our dangerous dependence on Russia”,…
Hungary shoots down eurobonds as alternative to EU’s Russian asset plan – POLITICO
Hungary’s rejection came hours before a dinner between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De…
European Commission makes 11th-hour offer to win Belgian backing for Russian asset loan – POLITICO
Belgium’s ultimate fear is that the €140 billion could be lent to Ukraine and then a single pro-Russian…
UK mulls ban on crypto cash in politics — putting Farage in firing line – POLITICO
Transparency experts have warned that the source of cryptocurrency donations can be difficult to track. That raises concerns…
Von der Leyen warns of worsening situation at Lithuania-Belarus border
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Monday that border tensions between Lithuania and Belarus are…
You can’t pardon Putin for war crimes in Ukraine – POLITICO
In March 2023, judges at the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin, naming him “allegedly…
Russia is paying a nearly 90% markup on sanctioned goods from China — compared to 9% from elsewhere
In early 2022, Russia and China famously declared their friendship had “no limits,” right before Vladimir Putin ordered…
Retaliating against Russia – POLITICO
Still, any new measures “need to have plausible deniability,” said one EU diplomat. Show of force NATO, for…
Baltic nations suffering from Russia sanctions win EU relief – POLITICO
The intended recipients are also heading to Brussels with a lengthy wish list, hoping Fitto’s plan will reignite…
EU will speed up Ukraine’s €140B loan, vows von der Leyen – POLITICO
Europe’s plan to use the Russian sovereign assets to support a loan for Ukraine ran into fierce opposition…