EU Russia Sanctions in Limbo

EU Russia Sanctions in Limbo as Orban Aide Calls for ‘Debate’
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EU’s Russia sanctions in limbo after Orban aide urges ‘debate’
The Hungarian premier has repeatedly called for the end of Russian sanctions. One of the E.U.’s closest Trump allies, Orban has backed the U.S. president’s ambition to end the war swiftly, asserting that the new administration was poised to cut off aid to Ukraine.
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Hungarian Official Calls for Debate on EU Sanctions Against Russia
Hungary’s call for a debate on EU sanctions against Russia, combined with rising Russian LNG imports, casts doubt on the bloc’s united front and future strategies.
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Russia could challenge EU's defense readiness within 5 years, Kallas says
European Union leaders are warning that Russia could test the bloc's readiness to defend itself within the next three to five years, calling for an increase in defense budgets and deepen military cooperation among member states.
EU's Kallas: Russia Is Posing an Existential Threat to Our Security
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Russia is posing an existential threat to the European Union's security and to only way to address that is to increase spending on defence, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday, adding that the EU had for too long offered Russia alternatives.
EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
In an address to EU lawmakers, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the 27-nation bloc to 'take control' of its own security.
Poland standing on the front line of Russia’s hybrid war with the EU
Russian president Vladimir Putin and his ally in neighbouring Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, have sought to weaponise migration by pushing thousands of migrants brought from elsewhere in the world over the EU’s borders in an effort to fuel support for anti-immigration far-right parties.
EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid for Ukraine, and insisted the bloc must have a seat at the table when the time comes for peace talks.
EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself 'to survive,' says Tusk
The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senio
Russia's Baltic oil shipments fall 10% after EU sanctions, Finland says
Russia's oil shipments via the Baltic Sea fell by roughly 10% in the last four months of 2024, the Finnish Border Guard said, as the impact of EU sanctions against Russian oil and gas exports adopted in June took effect.
EU to start consultations on new sanctions against Russia next week, media says
The European Commission will begin consultations with EU member states on the 16th package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, 14 January. Source: Polish news portal RMF24 with reference to several EU diplomats Details: Poland,
EU open to US energy, arm sales talks to stave off tariffs
The European Union is open to discussing purchases of energy and arms from the United States to ward off tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on the bloc, EU's top economy official said on Thursday.
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EU’s Kallas touts ‘common interests’ with Türkiye ahead of visit
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas praised Türkiye as an important actor in cooperation on regional issues and a strategic partner for the bloc ahead
Exclusive: Putin growing concerned by Russia’s economy, as Trump pushes for Ukraine deal
Domestic activity has become strained in recent months by labour shortages and high interest rates introduced to tackle inflation, which has accelerated under record military spending.