EU sanctions against Russia

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MEPs say Russia should not be allowed to join the Venice Biennale

MEPs have urged European Commission leaders to prevent Russia from participating in the Venice Biennale. The move has been backed by Ukraine's foreign policy chief who says "Russia rejects all proposals to end the war and rejects the dialogue that the organizers of the exhibition claim."

28/03/2026

The Cube

Is the EU 'self-castrating' over Russian energy?

Is Europe “self-castrating” by refusing to go back to Russian energy, despite the war between the US and Iran? Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson uses a 2021 Dutch energy campaign to mock the EU’s energy deficiency.

25/03/2026

Ukraine

Zelenskyy resists Druzhba, it's no different to lifting oil sanctions

Ukrainian President insists he is personally against restoring oil flows through the damaged Druzhba pipeline, suggesting that Europe either enforces sanctions on Russia or it doesn't. Hungary insists on sabotage.

16/03/2026

Europe News

EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil

The Trump administration's decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea was met with criticism in the EU, with Merz and Costa claiming the move undermines support for Ukraine at critical moment.

13/03/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Ambassador says Iran may strike military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

13/03/2026

Europe Today

‘Nobody understands’ Hungary's Orbán, Estonian PM says

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal criticised the Hungarian premier for blocking a €90 billion loan that had been approved by all 27 EU member states in December and was intended to cover Ukraine’s financial and military needs for 2026 and 2027.

27/02/2026

France

French probe reveals Russian security agents on seized shadow tanker

Two Russian nationals working for a private security company were confirmed to have been onboard a tanker seized by France in September, sources told French media. The vessel was suspected to be part of the Kremlin’s shadow fleet, carrying Russian oil and gas to evade Western sanctions.

23/02/2026

Europe Today

Hungary blocks €90 billion loan for Ukraine over damaged pipeline

Hungarian foreign minister accuses Ukraine of sabotage and says his country will block financial assistance for Kyiv until transit of Russian oil resumes. Ahead of a key election, Budapest ups its anti-Ukraine rhetoric.

20/02/2026

Europe News

EU countries still at odds over new Russia sanctions as deadline nears

Brussels wants to have a new package of sanctions approved by Tuesday to punish Russia coinciding with the four-year anniversary of Ukraine's full-scale invasion. Still, a full ban on maritime services is proving an obstacle.

20/02/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Time for Europe to 'stop hitting the snooze button'

Also in this newsletter: the latest on the push for a 20th package of sanctions against Russia; tensions escalate amid anti-semitism row between US and Belgium; and how US sanctions are making life impossible for an ICC judge.

18/02/2026

Europe News

EU won't 'shy away' from new sanctions on Russia if G7 deal fails

Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said a G7 deal is not an "absolute precondition" for a full ban on maritime services for Russian tankers. Brussels wants the new sanctions approved by 24 February.

17/02/2026

Europe News

Fight to ban Russian steel intensifies in Brussels

The European Parliament is pushing for a full ban on Russian steel to choke off Moscow’s revenues, but several EU governments still rely on importing it. High-stakes negotiations start next week.

17/02/2026

Europe News

Why the EU wants to end the price cap on Russian oil

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow foresees a blanket ban on maritime services. If approved, it would discard the price cap on Russian oil that Western allies have applied since 2022.

09/02/2026

Europe News

EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia's oil and gas revenues

The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the "shadow fleet", banking, cryptocurrency and metals.

06/02/2026

Hungary

Ukraine's collapse would be a disaster for Hungary, says Orbán

The Hungarian Prime Minister said Hungary must help to prevent the collapse of Ukraine or order to "value its own piece of land."

21/12/2025

Hungary

Hungary Orbán slams Brussels over Russian assets freeze

The Hungarian prime minister strongly condemned a move by the EU to indefinitely immobilise Russian Central Bank assets, widely seen as a way of circumventing a Hungarian veto.

12/12/2025