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EU approves 10th package of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union has approved the 10th package of sanctions on Russia over Russia’s war on Ukraine, the Swedish presidency

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Eurostat: EU gas consumption dropped by 19% in August 2022-January 2023

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff energy

The EU consumption of natural gas dropped by 19.3 per cent in the period August 2022-January 2023, compared with the average gas

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Nato, EU, Ukrainian officials to hold talks on efforts to ensure Ukraine has weapons it needs

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

A meeting of Nato, European Union and Ukrainian procurement experts is to be held to see what more can be

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EU foreign policy chief: Most pressing issue for Ukrainian army is artillery shells

February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The most important, pressing issue today for the Ukrainian army is to have a continuous flow of 155mm artillery shells,

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MEPs urge ‘serious consideration’ for fighter jets for Ukraine, tougher sanctions on Russia

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia, Ukraine

In a resolution approved on February 16, the European Parliament called on EU countries to give serious consideration to delivering

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Nato says stepping up support for Ukraine, strengthening deterrence and defence

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia, Ukraine

Nato is stepping up support for Ukraine, while further strengthening deterrence and defence and increasing stockpiles, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

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EC details proposed 10th package of sanctions against Russia

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on February 15 further details of the EC’s proposed 10th package

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Ukraine a step closer to EU’s ‘roam like at home’

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff Ukraine

Ukraine is one step closer to the EU’s free roaming area today, as the European Commission (EC) adopted a proposal

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European Parliament backs new CO2 emission reduction targets for new passenger cars, vans

February 14, 2023February 14, 2023 The Sofia Globe staff

The European Parliament voted on February 14 to approve the new CO2 emissions reduction targets for new passenger cars and

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