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How EU-Russia-Belarus trade changed in recent years

The European Union continues trading with Russia and Belarus. NV Business examines who makes the most profit from this flow of goods and which products are in demand.

14 March 2024, 10:25 PM

Estonia proposes $130 billion annual plan to give Ukraine ‘what it needs to win’

Estonia has proposed a 120-billion-euro ($131.3 billion) financing plan for Ukraine, according to Kusti Salm, Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Defense Ministry, European outlet Euractiv reported on March 13.

13 March 2024, 06:27 PM

How Moscow might respond to Armenia’s alignment with the West – expert interview

As its long-standing alliance with Russia rapidly deteriorates, Armenia is considering applying to join the European Union.

12 March 2024, 10:05 PM

EU Parliament tightens punishment for bypassing sanctions against Russia

MEPs have approved new penalties for ignoring or circumventing EU sanctions, including those levied against Moscow, the European Parliament’s press service reported on March 12.

12 March 2024, 08:35 PM

Kyiv completes two key steps for European integration — European Commissioner

Kyiv has completed two of the four steps necessary for Ukraine’s European integration, citing European Commission documents, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, said, Radio Svoboda reported on March 12.

12 March 2024, 06:56 PM

EU mulls new sanctions against Iran over ballistic missile transfers to Russia — Reuters

The European Union is considering “new and significant measures” against Iran in response to potential ballistic missile transfers to Russia for use against Ukraine, Reuters reported on March 12, citing draft conclusions of the upcoming EU summit.

12 March 2024, 03:40 PM

'They specialize in melancholy': Ex-UK PM Johnson blasts West's pessimism on Ukraine

During the Munich Security Conference in February 2022, before Russia's invasion, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was disappointed with the position of some Western representatives on Ukraine voiced on the sidelines of the forum, he said in an interview with NV released on March 8.

10 March 2024, 12:35 PM

Ursula von der Leyen nominated as candidate for European Commission presidency

The center-right European People’s Party (EPP), the leading political force in the EU, has voted for Ursula von der Leyen as a candidate for the post of president of the European Commission, Reuters reported on March 7.

7 March 2024, 06:46 PM

EU should increase its defense and industrial potential in next five years – Ursula von der Leyen

The European Union must significantly increase its defense-industrial potential in the next five years. This requires increasing spending, stated Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, in her speech announcing her candidacy for the position of EC president from the European People’s Party, Cotidianul.ro reported on March 7.

7 March 2024, 06:15 PM

Russia uses Serbian agent as mole to influence EU bodies on Ukraine war narrative — Politico

Russia has been using a Serbian agent to infiltrate European Union institutions and spread propaganda about its invasion of Ukraine, Politico reported on March 5, citing Western intelligence.

5 March 2024, 03:35 PM

EU uneasy about anti-Kremlin Estonian PM Kaja Kallas as new foreign policy chief – Politico

Some European Union countries do not support the appointment of Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to the post of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Politico reported on March 4, citing sources.

4 March 2024, 02:21 PM

EU saves over 100 billion cubic meters of gas — Russia awaits a ‘surprise’

Europeans saved over 100 billion cubic meters of gas in 2023, an 18% reduction that exceeded the EU's goal of a 15% reduction in gas consumption.

28 February 2024, 04:30 PM

German Chancellor: There will be no EU/NATO ground troops in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed in a Feb. 27 X post that Western countries discussed the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine during the Paris conference, but ultimately decided against it.

27 February 2024, 06:15 PM

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