IEA: Secure gas and LNG value chains call for greater international co-operation
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered the first truly global gas crisis, with natural gas and LNG markets…
EP Think Tank on Europe’s security of energy supply
The EU has built a legislative framework to ensure the security of its energy supplies. The electricity sector is subject…
Task Force Freeze and Seize: Opening remarks by EU Commissioner Reynders
"It is clear that the international dimension of this work will need to continue to be developed. The Task Force…
Norway limits collective protection to fewer Ukrainians
For two and a half years, the vast majority of people arriving from Ukraine have received temporary collective protection in…
Russia’s weak spot: the financial sanctions are working – Polish Centre for Eastern Studies
Reports from Russian media and businesses also indicate that several Chinese banks have ceased their cooperation with Russia due to…
U.S. Treasury takes actions against Russian virtual currency exchanges and cybercriminals
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is undertaking actions as part of a coordinated international effort to disrupt Russian…
EU Statement at the OSCE on Kremlin-supported media’s covert activities
The European Union once again strongly condemns Russia’s malicious activities, including foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), disinformation, and malicious…
Global Governance Reform: Address by EU HR Josep Borrell at the G20 Ministerial meeting
"How can we be credible, to reinforce our commitment to the United Nations Charter and international law, when Russia has…
Week in Review: The 68th IAEA General Conference
In his opening statement, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi laid out the Agency’s key role in global affairs: "Through the…
EU condemns Iran’s transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia as “direct threat”
The European Union strongly condemns the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia. This transfer is a direct threat…
NATO: Allied Russia experts meet in Brussels
The gathering reaffirmed that Russia remains the most significant and direct threat to Allies’ security. Participants stressed that Russia seeks…
Bank of Russia: Payment infrastructure for digital ruble to become available in 2025
According to the Bank of Russia, by 1 July 2025, major Russian banks will have to give their clients an opportunity to conduct transactions…
Russia: EU Council prolongs individual sanctions for a further six months
The EU Council decided today to prolong the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity,…
4th Crimea Platform Summit: Statements by EU Presidents von der Leyen and Michel
EU Commission President von der Leyen and European Council President Michel participated via video in the 4th Crimea Platform Summit.
EU General Court confirms restrictive measures against Russian company NSD
According to the EU General Court, NSD failed to demonstrate that the EU Council erred in finding that that undertaking…
Freezing of Russian funds: EU General Court on EU Council powers and obligations
Economic sanctions against Russia: The EU Council has the power to establish reporting and cooperation obligations to ensure the effectiveness…
Sanctions against Russia: EU Commission discusses circumvention with industry
Participants are discussing how EU industry, in close cooperation with governments and EU institutions, can engage in a trust-based partnership to tackle…
Military brokering: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-351/22 Neves 77 Solutions
Restrictive measures against Russia: The confiscation of the entire proceeds of a brokering transaction covered by the prohibition on providing…
Russia: EEAS Statement on illegal Russian elections in Ukrainian territories
Russia conducted partial regional and local elections, including in the illegally annexed Autonomous Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol. The European…
Russian GRU officers and one civilian charged for hacking Ukrainian Government
Defendants are alleged to have committed cyber attacks in advance of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and also targeted 26 NATO…
U.S. Justice disrupts Russian government-sponsored foreign malign influence operation
The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a covert Russian government-sponsored malign influence operation targeting audiences in the United States and…
Ukraine: EU and Member States provide humanitarian aid for winter preparedness
With relentless attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Commission is boosting its humanitarian funding to vulnerable Ukrainians with an additional…
Switzerland maintains the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees
As the situation in Ukraine is not expected to change in the foreseeable future, the Swiss Federal Council decided at…
Sanctions against Russia: Judgment of the EU Court in Case C-109/23 on role of notaries
A notary does not breach the sanctions against Russia when he or she authenticates the sale of a property owned…
Council of Europe: Conference on the accountability for Russia’s crimes in Ukraine
Věra Jourová, EU Commission VP for Values and Transparency, travels to Vilnius to participate in a conference organised by the Lithuanian…
Mongolia: EEAS statement on Russian President’s visit despite ICC arrest warrant
The European Union has taken note of the visit of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin to Mongolia on 3…
Ukraine: EEAS statement on the deadly Russian attacks in Poltava
The European Union remains committed to stepping up the delivery of military support, including air defence systems and ammunition. These…
Sweden supports inhabitants of Ukrainian village Gammalsvenskby founded by Swedes in 1782
The Swedish Government has approved SEK 2 million in support to the inhabitants of Gammalsvenskby in Ukraine. The village, which…
Russia’s disinformation policy: UK statement at the UN Security Council
"Russian disinformation and threats and false accusations will not deter the UK or our allies from our steadfast support for…
IAEA Director General update on the situation in Ukraine
IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi will travel to Ukraine, next week, to hold high-level talks and assess developments at…
Informal meeting of EU Defence Ministers: Remarks by EU High Representative Borrell
"We are supporting Ukraine; we are not in a war with Russia. We are supporting Ukraine but there are different…
Why air superiority is key for NATO – General James Hecker, Allied Air Command
Russia’s war in Ukraine has reaffirmed that air superiority remains job No 1 to allow conducting successful air operations. Consequently,…
Informal meeting of EU Foreign Ministers: Press remarks by EU HR Borrell (updated)
"The weaponry that we are providing to Ukraine has to have full use, and the restrictions have to be lifted…
OSCE: EU Statement on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine
On 24 August, the EU marked the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence from the Soviet Union—a day dedicated to celebrating…
Kursk Nuclear Power Plant: IAEA Director General statement
According to the IAEA, the seven indispensable pillars of nuclear safety during an armed conflict and the five concrete principles – established to protect…
IAEA: Russia informed of drone at Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been informed by the Russian Federation today that the remains of a drone…
Swiss Federal Council decides on 14th package of sanctions against Russia
On 21 August, the Federal Council decided to adopt further measures of the EU's 14th package of sanctions against Russia.…
Eurostat: Solar overtook hard coal as electricity source in 2022
In 2022, hard coal for the first time was overtaken by solar energy in electricity generation in the EU. The…
Statement by EU HR Borrell on the poisoning of Alexei Navalny in 2020
On 20 August we mark four years since the assassination attempt of Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny in Russia by…