Russia, European Union

EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says
The European Union's sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey's wheat import ban, impacted Russian grain exports at the end of 2024, the country's central bank said on Thursday.
EU sanctions 3 Russian military hackers for attacking Estonia
The European Union on Monday sanctioned three officers of a Russian military intelligence unit accused of being behind a series of cyberattacks targeting Estonia in 2020.
EU Agrees to Extend Russia Sanctions as Hungary Backs Down
The European Union is set to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine on Monday, with Hungary ready to lift its opposition to the move, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union renewed on Monday its wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after Hungary stopped holding up the move in return for a declaration on energy security.
EU plans new Russia sanctions, targeting aluminum and gaming consoles
The European Commission has introduced a new set of proposed sanctions against Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
EU to Propose Russian Aluminum Ban in Sweeping Sanctions Package
The European Union is proposing a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of a broad sanctions package ahead of the third anniversary of the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU’s proposed sanctions could throttle Russian gamers in controller ban
The European Union is preparing yet another round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on selling controllers, joysticks, and related video game equipment. Prohibiting the trade of these items with Russia is supposed to curb the country’s military and limit its capability to operate drones.
EU Considers Russian Aluminum Ban
The European Union is considering a ban on Russian aluminum imports, along with other sanctions, but faces growing opposition from some member states.
EU Unlikely to Rely on Sanctions to End Russian LNG Imports
The European Union is unlikely to propose phasing out Russian liquefied natural gas as part of a new package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU May Ban Gaming Hardware Shipments to Russia Over Use in Drone Warfare
The EU wants to crack down on third parties that are still sending consoles and controllers to Russia. But it may not matter given that Russia can still source supplies from China.
EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles in new Russia sanctions
The European Commission proposed banning imports of Russian primary aluminium imports and restricting sales of video game consoles to Russia in a 16th package of sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine,
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its ...
After agreement on gas intake, Hungary signs off on EU renewal of sanctions on Russia
The European Union will moved forward with a renewal on Russian sanctions after a deal was struck with Hungary, according to ...