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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Ukraine
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 imposes new sanctions on Belarus
European Union foreign ministers decided on March 27 to impose restrictive measures on an additional 25 individuals and seven entities responsible of undermining democracy and the rule
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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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EU foreign ministers approve third close to 3.5B euro Ukraine Facility payment to Ukraine
Ukraine will soon receive about 3.5 billion euro after European Union foreign ministers approved a third payment of non-repayable grants
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MEPs urge EU to ensure its own security
The European Parliament called in a resolution adopted on March 12 on the EU to act urgently and ensure its
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