European Parliament approves EU gas storage flexibility
With 425 votes in favour, 106 against and 43 abstentions, the European Parliament approved on May 8 a European Commission
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Russia
Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry rejects claims in Putin propaganda film
In a statement on May 7, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected claims made by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin in
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Renew Europe group leader slams Bulgarian Vuzrazhdane party’s deal with Putin’s party
Valérie Hayer, leader of the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, has slammed Bulgaria’s pro-Russian opposition party Vuzrazhdane for
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European Commission: EU to fully end its dependence on Russian energy
The European Union will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and
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Security, intelligence agencies: Russia, Western Balkans instability main threats to Bulgaria’s national security
Russia and instability in the Western Balkans remain the main threats to Bulgaria’s national security, while if the Kremlin does
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EU pays further billion euro to Ukraine, to be repaid using immobilised Russian assets
The European External Action Service (EEAS) said on April 10 that the EU has paid out an additional one billion
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EU remains ready to step up pressure on Russia, including through new sanctions
The European Union remains ready to step up pressure on Russia, including by applying new sanctions and by strengthening the
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Ongoing diplomatic efforts do not mean Russia should face less pressure, Zelenskyy tells EU leaders
In an online address to the European Council meeting on March 20, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on partners to
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EC uses Russian assets to pay 1B euro to Ukraine as part of G7 loan
The European Commission (EC) paid out on March 20 an additional one billion euro tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA)
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