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Now playing Next Hungary Hungary declares 'state of emergency' over threat of energy shortages Officials say the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions on Russia have caused an "energy crisis". 13/07/2022
Now playing Next Norway Russia and Norway agree to resolve Svalbard transit dispute Russia had accused Norway of blocking supplies from reaching Russian miners due in the Arctic due to EU sanctions on Moscow. 06/07/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK fails to tackle Russian 'dirty money' despite sanctions — MPs Corrupt money has continued to flow into the UK despite ministers' rhetoric about clamping down on kleptocrats, says an all-party parliamentary committee. 30/06/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Five things you need to know about Ukraine war from Wednesday From the "independence" referendum in Kherson to Ukrainian troops battling encirclement in the Donbas and the detention of a Russian lawyer, here is what you need to know about the war. 29/06/2022
Now playing Next Money Russia approves crypto tax break to soften Western sanctions blow Lawmakers in the Russian Duma have softened their stance on cryptocurrency and issuers of digital assets as sanctions by the West begin to bite. 29/06/2022
Now playing Next Russia Fears of Russian debt default for first time since 1917 revolution Moscow has reportedly missed a Sunday night deadline to pay interest payments, further alienating the country from the global financial system. 27/06/2022
Now playing Next Germany G7 leaders to announce ban on Russian gold imports Gold has been the top Russian export after energy in recent years, reaching almost €18 billion in 2020. 26/06/2022
Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Inside Kaliningrad, Russia's exclave at the centre of EU sanctions row The exclave used to be part of Germany called Köningsburg but was ceded to the Soviets after World War II. 23/06/2022
Now playing Next Russia Anger as Lithuania bans transit of goods to Russia exclave Kaliningrad “This decision, indeed unprecedented, is a violation of everything and then some," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. 20/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 'It's a big deal': Experts and MEPs weigh in on EU's Russian oil ban The phase-out of seaborne crude is considered the most radical measure taken by the EU since the Ukraine war broke out. 01/06/2022
Now playing Next Europe News Roman Abramovich files lawsuit against EU Council The billionaire, who was sanctioned by the European Union in March, filed a lawsuit against the EU Council on Tuesday. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Serbia Serbian president says country's EU membership path top priority Aleksandar Vučić was sworn in for his second term as Serbia’s president on Tuesday, reinforcing the country's commitment to joining the bloc and hinting at sanctions against Moscow. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Ukraine Ukrainian authorities: Most of Sievierodonetsk under Russian control Governor of the Luhansk region Sergei Haidai said that all critical infrastructure in the key city in eastern Ukraine has been completely destroyed while evacuation of civilians is impossible due to fierce fighting. 31/05/2022
Now playing Next Norway Norway's energy sales growth spurs accusations of profiting from war As Europe frantically searches for alternative energy suppliers, Norway's natural gas and oil are in high demand. But are remarks that it is profiting from the war in Ukraine fair? 28/05/2022
Now playing Next Money Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments As Western sanctions begin to bite, Russia is considering allowing crypto for international payments. 27/05/2022
Now playing Next Europe News EU leaders are struggling to pass sanctions on Russian oil. Why? Fresh EU sanctions on Russian crude and refined oil have been on the table for weeks without progress. 27/05/2022
Now playing Next Russia Hungary could hold up new EU sanctions against Russia EU leaders will meet in Brussels next week for a special summit to discuss the bloc's long-awaited sixth round of sanctions against Russia. 26/05/2022