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Council of EU adopts new sanctions in view of Russian hybrid threats, further sanctions on shadow fleet backers

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Council of the European Union announced on December 15 that it had adopted further sanctions on individuals and bodies

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Europe 

European Parliament approves first-ever European defence industry programme

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff European Parliament, Ukraine

Members of the European Parliament voted on November 25 to approve legislation designed to strengthen the EU defence industry, foster

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Bulgaria 

Bulgaria’s PM on Ukraine talks: It is important to maintain the momentum for achieving peace

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Ukraine’s security is an integral part of Europe’s security, so it is important to maintain the momentum for achieving peace

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Holodomor inflicted on Ukraine by Stalin’s USSR commemorated in Bulgaria’s capital

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The Holodomor, the genocide inflicted on Ukraine by Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Union, was commemorated on November 22 with a service

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Human rights violations in Russia: EU sanctions an additional 10 individuals

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers imposed on November 20 restrictive measures on 10 individuals responsible for serious violations or abuses of

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Ukraine signs with Greece on supply to natural gas to Ukraine during winter, via countries including Bulgaria

November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff energy, Greece, Ukraine

Ukraine and Greece have signed a letter of intent on the supply of natural gas to Ukraine during winter, according

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Europe 

EC holds talks on sanctions implementation with EU countries and international partners

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

The European Commission is hosting on October 28 the eighth meeting of the ‘High-Level Group on Union Restrictive Measures’, meaning sanctions,

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Europe 

EU leaders commit to addressing Ukraine’s financial needs, stop short of using Russian assets for loan

October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

Meeting on October 23, European Union leaders committed to address Ukraine’s pressing financial needs for 2026-2027 and invited the European Commission

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Europe 

Zelenskyy tells EU leaders: There must be real consequences for those who break the rules

October 23, 2025 The Sofia Globe staff Russia, Ukraine

When Vladimir Putin avoids diplomacy, bluffs, and escalates terror, there must be strong pressure on him to bring him back

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