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VDL sets out details of proposed 20th package of sanctions on Russia

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has announced details of a proposed new package of sanctions on Russia,

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Russian hybrid threats: EU sanctions further six individuals over disinformation

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

European Union foreign minister decided on January 29 to adopt restrictive measures against an additional six individuals, in the light

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EU announces 153M euro humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Moldova

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) announced on January 29 that it is allocating 153 million euro in emergency aid to Ukraine

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EU formally adopts regulation phasing out imports of Russian gas

January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Russia

The 27 European Union member states formally adopted on January 26 the regulation on phasing out Russian imports of both

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EU to provide 90B euro loan to Ukraine for 2026 and 2026

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Council has agreed to provide a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine for 2026 and 2027, to be based

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Russia’s shadow fleet: EU sanctions 41 more vessels

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia

The Council of the European Union imposed on December 18 restrictive measures on an additional 41 vessels, that are part of

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European Parliament approves EU phase out of imports of Russian gas

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, European Parliament, Russia

Members of the European Parliament voted on December 17 to approve a gradual ban on pipeline and liquefied natural gas

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European Parliament backs ‘military Schengen’ to help withstand potential Russian aggression

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Russia

Members of the European Parliament voted on December 17 to approve a resolution calling for the removal of internal borders

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Bulgaria among Eastern Flank countries urging priority for bolstering defence along borders with Russia

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Russia

Bulgaria was among signatories to a joint declaration at the Eastern Flank Summit in Finland’s capital Helsinki on December 16,

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