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Slovakia continues to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions

The European Commission has failed to persuade Slovakia to drop its opposition to EU’s proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 10:31 PM

Mark Rutte asked China India Brazil to pressure Putin to stop war to avoid sanctions

Representatives of China, India, and Brazil should call Vladimir Putin and urge him to cease fire to avoid secondary sanctions, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Fox News on July 15.

15 July 2025, 02:00 PM

U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia if no Ukraine ceasefire deal in 50 days—Trump

Unless a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war is reached within 50 days, the United States will impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that trade with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 14.

14 July 2025, 08:13 PM

Slovakia and Malta are blocking the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

Slovakia and Malta are currently blocking the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, several European diplomats familiar with the talks told European Truth on July 14.

14 July 2025, 04:39 PM

Sybiha urges U.S. and EU to impose sanctions on Russia after massive attack

Andriy Sybiha condemned Russia’s massive attack and urged the U.S. and EU to impose sanctions on July 10.

10 July 2025, 12:39 PM

U.S. Senate to vote on Russia sanctions ‘soon,’ Sen. Graham says

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the U.S. Senate will soon vote on the bill imposing harsh sanctions on Moscow and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

9 July 2025, 12:55 AM

Lukashenko proposes Trump restore U.S.-Belarus ties

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has proposed that U.S. President Donald Trump restore relations between Washington and Minsk, the state-run BelTA news agency reported on July 4.

4 July 2025, 12:31 PM

EU overcomes Slovakia’s resistance to 18th Russia sanctions package

EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Moscow could soon be adopted, since Brussels gave Slovakia the assurances it sought on energy supply, RFE/RL reporter Rikard Jozwiak said on July 3.

4 July 2025, 12:53 AM

Zelenskyy’s decree ensures coordinated sanctions pressure on Russia alongside the EU and G7 countries

Volodymyr Zelenskyy enacted the NSDC decision to synchronize sanctions pressure from Ukraine, the European Union, and other G7 participants on Russia, according to a decree published on the Office of the President's website on June 27.

27 June 2025, 04:56 PM

Ukraine calls for EU sanctions on Bangladesh over stolen grain

Ukraine intends to request the European Union to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies importing wheat taken from Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, Reuters reported on June 27, citing sources familiar with the matter.

27 June 2025, 04:06 PM

Slovakia blocks EU’s 18th Russia sanctions package

The European Council failed to approve the 18th sanctions package against Russia during a meeting on June 26, over objections from Slovakia.

26 June 2025, 10:30 PM

Australia imposes new sanctions on Russia

Australia has introduced a new round of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities, targeting 37 people and seven organizations, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:25 AM

Zelenskyy says Putin and Russian war criminals must face justice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that all Russian war criminals, including dictator Vladimir Putin, must be brought to justice. He made the statement during his speech at the NATO summit in The Hague, RBC-Ukraine reported on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:21 AM

$30 oil price cap could compel Russia to stop, Zelenskyy says

Moscow would be unable to finance its war against Ukraine or launch an attack on NATO if the West lowers the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $30 per barrel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 24.

25 June 2025, 01:28 AM

Ukraine and the UK have made a new decision on joint production — President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced an additional decision on joint production between Ukraine and the UK during a meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to a statement from the press service of the President's Office on June 24.

24 June 2025, 10:42 AM

18th package of EU sanctions targeting Russia was halted by Hungary and Slovakia

Hungary and Slovakia have not supported the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports, citing a statement by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on June 23.

23 June 2025, 04:19 PM

U.S. Special Representative and Lukashenko discuss prisoners and sanctions

U.S. President's Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg met with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on June 21, with discussions focusing on the release of prisoners and the potential easing of certain sanctions, according to Radio NV sources on June 22.

22 June 2025, 10:36 AM

EU’s $213 billion investment plan using Russian assets aims to sustain Ukraine aid

The European Union is seeking to raise new funds from frozen Russian assets by transferring 200 billion euros ($213 billion) to a new, riskier investment fund that will offer higher interest, Politico reports, citing sources on June 19.

19 June 2025, 01:59 PM

EU sanctions plan could stop Putin’s war machine — U.S. Republican Senator Graham

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham voiced support for the European Commission’s proposed new sanctions against Russia, he wrote on X on June 11.

11 June 2025, 11:49 AM

Ukraine must achieve EU accession progress in 2025 — Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for progress in negotiations on joining the European Union in 2025 during his speech at the 3rd International Summit of Cities and Regions, according to Interfax-Ukraine on June 6.

6 June 2025, 06:59 PM

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