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New EU sanctions target Belarusian economy over backing for Russia

June 30, 2024June 30, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on June 29 restrictive measures targeting the Belarusian economy, in view of the

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Europe 

EU, Ukraine sign joint security commitments

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Union and its member states will contribute, for the long term and together with partners, to security commitments

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Bulgaria 

Bulgarian President Radev declines to attend Nato Summit in DC

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Nato, Roumen Radev, Russia, Ukraine

Bulgarian President Roumen Radev has turned down a proposal by the country’s caretaker cabinet for him to head Bulgaria’s delegation

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EU accession talks start for Ukraine and Moldova

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Moldova, Russia, Ukraine

The European Union is starting the process of EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova on June 25, with meetings

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Ukrainian refugees: EU ministers extend temporary protection until March 2026

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers adopted a decision on June 25 to extend the temporary protection until March 4 2026 for

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EU sanctions additional six over cyber attacks on EU countries, Ukraine

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers approved on June 24 additional restrictive measures against six persons involved in cyber-attacks affecting information systems relating to

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EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Putin’s regime

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union adopted on June 14 a 14th package of economic and individual restrictive measures which

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EU bolsters support for Ukraine’s recovery

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Speaking on June 11 in Berlin at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen has

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EC proposes extending until March 2026 temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission (EC) said on June 11 that it had proposed to extend the temporary protection for people fleeing

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