EU May Announce 9th Sanctions Package Against Russia Right After Approving 8th

The EU Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) may announce the ninth package of sanctions against Russia immediately after approving the eighth, spurred by the recent referendums and subsequent admission of four new regions to Russia, an EU source told Sputnik.

Hungary To Oppose EU Sanctions Against Russia Targeting Energy - Orbans Office

 Hungary will study proposals contained in the 8th package of EU sanctions against Russia but will not support energy restrictions, Gergely Gulyas, the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office, said on Thursday.

Swedish top diplomat confirms Nord Stream gas leak caused by blasts

Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde confirmed the latest gas leak from the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines was caused by blasts.

EU chief, Danish premier discuss Russian gas pipeline leaks in Baltic Sea

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned Tuesday of severe repercussions for any intentional disruption of European energy infrastructure.

European Commission looks forward to ‘constructive cooperation’ with new Italian government

The European Commission looks forward to “constructive cooperation” with the new Italian government, the EU institution’s chief spokesman said Monday.

Hungary’s Orban declares plan for "national consultations" on sanctions against Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday he would hold "national consultations" in order to find out what the Hungarians really think about the sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia, the Magyar Nemzet newspaper reports.

IEA Head Says Energy Crisis Risks Destroying European Unity Ahead of Looming Winter

The scramble for energy resources between the EU countries this winter could destroy European unity and trigger social unrest, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing International Energy Agency (IEA) Head Fatih Birol.

EU ministers agree to prepare new sanctions targeting Russia - The Jerusalem Post

European Union ministers agreed to push ahead with new sanctions targeting Russia at an informal meeting on Wednesday, the bloc's foreign policy chief said, hours after President Vladimir Putin ordered the first wartime mobilization since World War Two.

Belgian Prime Minister Urges EU To Avoid Adding Fuel To Fire After Putins Address

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo urged EU countries on Wednesday to avoid further escalation and stay calm after the address of Russian President Vladimir Putin on further actions amid the military operation in Ukraine.

Germany nationalizes country’s biggest gas importer. It still needs to be approved by EU

The German government said Wednesday that it has agreed to nationalize the country’s biggest natural gas importer, Uniper, expanding state intervention in the industry to prevent an energy shortage.

EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Creation Of Mission To Give Ukraine Military Aid

EU foreign ministers discussed earlier in the day a proposal to develop a mission in the European Union that is focused on handling military assistance for Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told reporters.

Hungary committed to keep its promises in order to access EU funds: minister - China.org.cn

The Hungarian government is committed to fulfilling its promises made to the European Commission (EC) in order to gain access to billions of euros of European Union (EU) funds, Tibor Navracsics, Minister of Regional Development and Utilization of EU Funds, told a press conference on Sunday.

Marine Le Pen Slams Govt For Backing Thoughtless EU Sanctions On Russia

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said on Sunday that the centrist government made a "geopolitical mistake" when it backed the European Union's ill-conceived sanctions against Russia.

Paris To Turn Off Lights Earlier At Louvre Pyramid Starting Saturday

Lights inside the Louvre Pyramid will go out earlier starting Saturday, in what the French culture minister said was a "symbolic gesture" that she hopes will emphasize the need to save energy.

Putin Tells Europe: Open Nord Stream 2 If You Want Gas - Tasnim News Agency

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied his country had anything to do with Europe's energy crisis, saying that if the European Union wanted more gas it should lift sanctions preventing the opening of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Russia Says Pipeline to China Will Replace Nord Stream 2 | Farsnews Agency

A Russian pipeline to China will replace the Nord Stream 2 gas link to Europe, abandoned amid the Ukraine conflict, Moscow's Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Thursday.

EU Commission proposes mandatory 5% cut in energy consumption during peak hours

The European Commission on Wednesday proposed a mandatory 5% reduction in electricity consumption during peak hours to ease the bloc’s dependence on Russian gas.

EU Not Complete Without Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Balkans - Von Der Leyen

The European Union is not complete without Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia and the Balkan countries, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

EU Interferes In Russian Affairs By Separating Citizens Into Visa Categories - Moscow

The decision of the European Union to categorize Russian citizens as "useful" and "useless," and label some as "unsafe" while issuing visas is an overt interference in Russia's foreign affairs, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

Leaked Paper Reveals EU Is Unlikely to Cap Price of Russian Gas - Tasnim News Agency

The EU executive is retreating from imposing a price cap on Russian gas, but pushing ahead with windfall taxes on energy company “surplus” profits, according to a leaked document.