The EU condemns Russia's missile strikes on Ukraine, summons Russian envoy, and plans expanded sanctions amid escalating drone warfare and diplomatic tensions.
Russia’s July oil and gas revenues may rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global prices, despite sustained EU sanctions targeting its energy exports.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million in funding from the Venice Biennale due to Russia’s controversial participation, raising questions about cultural diplomacy amid geopolitical conflicts.
Two German businessmen admitted to violating EU sanctions by shipping machinery components to Russia via front companies in Kyrgyzstan and Turkey, raising concerns about enforcement challenges.
Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, reaffirms communist leadership focused on housing policies, highlighting contrasting urban and national political-economic dynamics.
Bulgaria plans to veto new EU sanctions on Russia, citing risks to its economy and questioning their impact on peace efforts, highlighting divisions within the EU on sanction policy.
The EU has agreed to extend sanctions on Russia to one year, reflecting a strategic shift enabled by political changes in Hungary and signaling intensified economic pressure on Moscow.
Ukraine imposes sanctions on 32 Russian firms and 34 individuals tied to Russia’s military industry, extending previous measures and targeting entities circumventing international restrictions.
Activists protested at the Russian pavilion of Venice Biennale demanding representation of political prisoners, igniting debate on cultural diplomacy amid geopolitical conflict.
Slovakia will block the EU's 20th sanctions package on Russia until oil supply via the Druzhba pipeline through Ukraine is restored, highlighting regional energy tensions.