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Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions package, Budapest says

Hungary and Slovakia have decided not to support the EU's plan for an 18th sanctions package against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday in a press

Hungary and Slovakia block Russian sanctions package, Budapest says
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Most G7 members ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US

Most countries in the Group of Seven nations are prepared to go it alone and lower the G7 price cap on Russian oil even if U.S.

Most G7 members ready to lower Russian oil price cap without US
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Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says

Slovakia will not back the EU's 18th package of sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission provides a solution to the situation the country faces if the bloc phases out Russian

Slovakia cannot support new EU sanctions against Russia without energy solutions, PM Fico says
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Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands

Europe heaps harsh sanctions on Russia, saying ‘strength is the only language’ Moscow understands
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Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday condemned the country's banks that have refused to provide services to Israeli settlers sanctioned by the

Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers
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Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions

Slovakia's parliament, in a thinly attended session, approved a resolution on Thursday calling on the government not to vote in favour of new sanctions on Russia, raising questions over the

Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions
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Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas

Ireland's cabinet gave its formal backing on Tuesday to drafting legislation on restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, but the bill is

Ireland to press ahead with trade ban on Israeli-occupied areas
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Russian rouble near highest against US dollar since June 2023

The Russian rouble briefly strengthened past the level of 80 to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday before rebounding, but remained close to its highest level since June 2023.

Russian rouble near highest against US dollar since June 2023
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What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions

The European Union adopted on Tuesday its 17th package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

What's in the EU's new Russia sanctions
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EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions

The EU adopted four sets of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, including a 17th package targeting

EU countries adopt four sets of new Russia sanctions
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EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters

The European Union on Tuesday announced sanctions against three pro-Russia activists whose activities promoting the Kremlin's agenda inside Germany

EU sanctions three pro-Kremlin activists identified by Reuters
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EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump

The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,

EU, Britain go ahead with new Russia sanctions without waiting for Trump
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Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of not really being interested in peace in Ukraine, saying he was only playing for time

Russia is only playing for time in Ukraine peace talks, Germany says
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George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run

George Simion, a MAGA-courting populist, could become Romania’s president in controversial election re-run
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Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role

Syria plans to print a newly-designed currency in the UAE and Germany instead of Russia, three sources said, reflecting rapidly improving ties with Gulf Arab and

Syria plans to print currency in UAE and Germany, ending Russian role
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EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions

European Union foreign ministers on Monday adopted sanctions against seven Iranian individuals and two organisations over the detention of EU citizens, which the bloc calls a

EU ministers adopt Iran sanctions over citizen detentions
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EU to target nine Iranians over citizen detentions, diplomats say

European Union foreign ministers will target nine Iranians linked to what the bloc calls a policy of state-sponsored hostage-taking in new

EU to target nine Iranians over citizen detentions, diplomats say
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EU expands sanctions against Belarus over political oppression

The European Union's member states announced on Thursday sanctions on a further 25 individuals and seven entities over what the EU said was the undermining of democracy and rule

EU expands sanctions against Belarus over political oppression
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EU says 'unconditional withdrawal' of Russia from Ukraine is a precondition to amend sanctions

The withdrawal of all Russian forces from Ukraine would be one of the main conditions to lift or amend EU sanctions, the European Commission

EU says 'unconditional withdrawal' of Russia from Ukraine is a precondition to amend sanctions
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German government: not aware of plans to readmit Russia to SWIFT banking system

The German government is not aware of any planned changes to European Union sanctions against Russia, a spokesperson said on Wednesday, commenting on Moscow's demand that Russian

German government: not aware of plans to readmit Russia to SWIFT banking system
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French foreign minister proposes sanctions on those behind attacks against Syria's Alawites

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that he had proposed at a European Union meeting for sanctions to be placed on those behind attacks against Syria's

French foreign minister proposes sanctions on those behind attacks against Syria's Alawites
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Hungary seeks removal of eight people from EU sanctions on Russia

Hungary wants to remove eight individuals from the European Union's Russia sanctions list and receive fresh guarantees on Ukraine gas transit talks before agreeing

Hungary seeks removal of eight people from EU sanctions on Russia
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EU suspends sanctions against Syria including on energy, banking

European Union countries suspended a range of sanctions against Syria with immediate effect on Monday, including restrictions related to energy, banking, transport and

EU suspends sanctions against Syria including on energy, banking
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EU adopts new Russia sanctions package, lists crypto exchange

EU foreign ministers adopted a 16th package of sanctions against Russia on, which targets a cryptocurrency exchange for the first time, a Council statement said.

EU adopts new Russia sanctions package, lists crypto exchange