EU Lawmaker Says West Provides 'Endless Money' for Ukraine But No Aid to Afghans | Farsnews Agency

An EU parliament member criticized the West over its massive financial support for Ukraine while failing to provide humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Afghanistan.

Moscow to summon EU ambassador over Kaliningrad transit ban

Russia’s foreign ministry will on Tuesday summon the European Union’s ambassador to Moscow over Lithuania’s ban on the transit of goods under EU sanctions through Kaliningrad, the governor of Kaliningrad said on Monday.

Lithuania Says Sanctions on Goods to Kaliningrad Take Effect

Lithuanian authorities said a ban on the transit through their territory to the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad of goods that are subject to EU sanctions was to take effect Saturday.

EU urges Kosovo to focus on dialogue with Serbia

Kosovo should focus on the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia and all agreements should be implemented, the president of the EU Council said Wednesday.

An aggressive minority is imposing on the entire European Union– Al-Manar TV Lebanon

The statement by the top EU diplomat, Josep Borrell, that the EU should become a serious military power is mere words “but there’s no smoke without fire,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference following a visit to Saudi Arabia.

EU, G7 back 9 billion euros of loans for Ukraine

EU members have backed a package of loans worth 9 billion euros ($9.7 billion), with a small component of grants to cover part of the interest, for Ukraine to keep its government going and pay wages for about two months.

EU leaders agree to exempt Hungary from Russian oil embargo

European Union leaders reached a late-night agreement Monday on cutting 90% of Russian oil imports and exempting crude oil transported by pipeline to Hungary under the measures, the president of the European Commission announced.

Zelenskyy urges West to ‘stop playing around with Russia’

Zelenskyy has urged the West to stop playing around with Russia and impose tougher sanctions on Moscow to end its “senseless war” in Ukraine, adding his country would remain independent, the only question was at what price.

The Netherlands Would Need Assurances From Russia To Escort Ukrainian Grain - Minister - UrduPoint

The Netherlands would mull the possibility to join a coalition to send warships to escort Ukrainian grain supplies but would need assurances from Russia and, "ideally, involvement from Turkey," Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren said.

Monkeypox cases rising in EU, authorities urge countries to take measures - China.org.cn

With monkeypox cases rising in Europe, European health authorities are urging countries to take extra steps to bring the spread of the virus under control.

Italy Quadruples Imports of Russian Oil Despite EU Opposition – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Italy has increased its imports of Russian crude in spite of efforts by the European Union to end its dependence on Russian energy over the Ukraine crisis.

Germany Rejects Pooling EU Debt To Rebuild Ukraine, hundreds of billions of Euros - UrduPoint

Germany's finance minister on Friday ruled out any joint EU borrowing to help cover the massive cost of rebuilding war-scarred Ukraine, after the idea was floated by top European officials.

Ukraine, NATO, EU order so-called "AzovstalFighters" to surrender, “combat op” over, need them alive

 

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 Ukraine, NATO, EU's first official surrender, after destroying an entire city allegedly defending it. (17 May 2022)

Russia sanctions Gazprom Germania, 30 others - TeleTrader.com

Russian authorities announced on Wednesday that they have decided to implement a new batch of economic sanctions on 31 entities that are current or former subsidiaries of Gazprom, among which is Gazprom Germania. 

Ukrainian PM, European Council president discuss issues of Ukraine's agri exports - China.org.cn

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and visiting European Council President Charles Michel on Monday discussed steps to solve the issues concerning Ukraine's agricultural exports, the government press service reported.

Russia not planning to close Europe embassies: RIA

Russia is not planning to proactively close its embassies in Europe in response to sanctions and other unfriendly measures by the West, state news agency RIA has reported, citing Russia’s deputy foreign minister.

EU must undergo reform before Ukraine can join bloc: French junior Europe minister

France’s junior minister for Europe asserted Monday that Ukraine will have to be included in the European family by undertaking fundamental reforms of the European Union as French President Emmanuel Macron made a bid for a “parallel European community."  

Borrells Initiative To Transfer Russias Assets To Ukraine Complete Lawlessness- Moscow - Sputnik

The initiative voiced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on the transfer of Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine is "complete lawlessness," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Monday.

Weapons from USA, Turkey & EU countries destroyed near Kharkov by Iskander

 

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Attacks on energy infrastructure, supply cutoff by Russia and Belarus: UA closed 7,000 gas stations

 

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