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EU and UK impose sanctions on Russia over Navalny’s poisoning
The European Union has imposed sanctions on six individuals and one Russian legal entity in connection with the poisoning of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, reported the press service of the Council of the EU.
Restrictive measures have been imposed on the director of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation Alexander Bortnikov, the First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Administration, Sergey Kiriyenko, and four other high-ranking Russian officials.
EU sanctions have …
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Ukraine to consider sanctions against Lukashenko after they are finalized by EU
Ukraine will join the first round of EU sanctions against the Belarusian authorities, but the decision on personal sanctions against Alexander Lukashenko has not been taken yet, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a press conference.
"Our position on the crisis in Belarus is consistent and clear. We have supported the relevant EU statements. With regard to the sanctions that have already been imposed, we will join them. Regarding any new sanctions, we will act on an agreed …
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Zelensky: Ukraine may join EU sanctions against Russia for Navalny’s poisoning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that Ukraine can join the sanctions against Russia for poisoning of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Zelensky noted that before making such a decision, he would like to see the details from the German side.
"I would like us to hear the officials details from the German side, and then Ukraine will join the sanctions of our international partners," said Zelensky at the "Ukraine - EU" summit in Brussels, the online broadcast of which …
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EU imposes sanctions against Belarus, Lukashenko not included in the list
Leaders of the European Union countries agreed to impose sanctions against almost 40 officials of Belarus, responsible for violations in the presidential elections and brutal actions of security forces against protesters.
After the negotiations, which lasted until the morning of October 2, EU leaders were able to overcome the objections of Cyprus and agree on a package of sanctions, Radio Liberty reports.
According to the President of the European Council Charles Michel, who chaired the EU …
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EU expands sanctions against Russia over Crimea
European Union’s 's ambassadors agreed to include two people and four legal entities on the sanctions list against Russia for their participation in the construction of the Crimean Bridge, reported TASS, citing a European diplomatic source.
"The ambassadors agreed to include two individuals and four companies involved in the construction of the Kerch Bridge on the list of restrictive measures for undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine," he said. "The official decision …
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EU decides not to recall its ambassador from Belarus
The European Union does not intend to recall its ambassador from Belarus, even though it refuses to recognize the current government of the country as legitimate, said the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell at a press conference in Brussels, reports RBC.
"This does not mean that we will recall ambassadors. But we will reduce our cooperation with Minsk to a lower level," he said.
According to Borrell, the European Union has to put up with Alexander …
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For the second time Cyprus blocks EU sanctions against Belarus
On Friday, September 18, Cyprus for the second time blocked the sanctions of the European Union against Belarus, vetoing the draft punitive measures at the meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU countries in Brussels, reports Deutsche Welle.
Cyprus explained that its opposition to the sanctions against Belarus is because it wants the EU to enforce the punitive measures against Turkey, which conducts gas exploration in the disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean. …
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EU Court of Justice upholds sanctions on Russian oil giant Rosneft
The Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg rejected the appeal and upheld the sanctions against Rosneft for violating Ukraine's territorial integrity.
"The Court of Justice upholds the judgment of the General Court dismissing an action brought against the restrictive measures imposed on Russian oil companies that are members of the Rosneft group in the context of the Ukraine crisis. By its judgment today, the Court of Justice dismisses the companies’ appeal in its entirety," the …
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EU decides not to impose sanctions against Lukashenko
The European Union will not impose personal sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, reported the German newspaper Welt.
Earlier, Reuters, citing an informed Canadian source, reported that the U.S., the EU and Canada are discussing the imposition of sanctions against Minsk because of the disputed results of the presidential elections and the actions of the security forces in suppressing the protesters.
According to the German newspaper, Germany, France and Italy opposed …
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EU to impose sanctions against Russia, China and North Korea for cybercrimes
The European Union has prepared sanctions against Russia, China and North for cybercrimes against a number of countries. The security agencies of Russia, China and North Korea fell under the EU restrictions.
“EU ambassadors have today decided to adopt asset freezes against Russia's GRU military intel & the intel services of China and NorthKorea over the cyberattacks WannaCry, NotPetya & Cloud Hopper. there will also be visa bans & asset freezes on 6 Russian & Chinese officials,” reported …