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EU Sanctions Russian Military Intelligence Over ‘Hybrid Attacks’

Among the individuals and entities targeted was Unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency.

Russia Denies Interfering in Romanian Elections

Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the campaign was accompanied by an “unprecedented outburst of anti-Russian hysteria.”

Russian FM Lavrov Warns of New Cold War Turning ‘Hot’

The comments come as Lavrov makes his first visit to the EU since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.

Russian FM Lavrov to Visit Malta in First EU Trip Since 2021

Lavrov will visit Malta for an OSCE summit, but MFA spokeswoman Maria Zakharova had her own visa to attend “annulled.”

Former Estonia PM Talks Russia, Ukraine in Hearing for Top EU Foreign Policy Job

Kaja Kallas called for a robust and assertive EU foreign policy, including ensuring “victory” in Ukraine.

Ukraine Cannot Trademark Phrase ‘Russian Warship, Go F*** Yourself,’ EU Court Says

The EU’s General Court in Luxembourg upheld a previous legal rejection on the basis that the Ukrainian rallying cry is a “political slogan.”

Russia Sees Surge in Schengen Zone Visa Demand Despite Travel Obstacles

The uptick comes as EU consulates in Russia cut back on multiple-entry visas, leading more Russians to apply for single-entry visas.

Last Window to Europe: What Happens After Ukraine Gas Transit Ends?

If this gas route is lost, it may intensify Europe's battle with Asia for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and create new headaches for cash-strapped...

Kremlin Denies Meddling in Moldova’s Upcoming Election

Moldovans will head to the polls on Sunday to choose the country’s next president, as well as to vote on whether they want to join the EU.

Putin Expands Russia’s Visa-Free Regime for Georgians

The announcement comes the same week the EU announced it was canceling €121 million in EU funds for the country.

EU Approves Sanctions Framework Against ‘Hybrid Threats’

The new framework will allow the EU to “target individuals and entities engaged in actions and policies ... which undermine the fundamental values of...

Moldova Uncovers ’Unprecedented’ Pro-Russia Vote Rigging

The scheme is said to include more than 100,000 people with the right to vote in Moldova.

EU Moves to Sanction Russia Over Hybrid Attacks

The move will allow the EU to impose visa bans and asset freezes on those responsible for the attacks.

EU Claims 'Credible Information' Iran Sent Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Brussels warned of new sanctions on Tehran if the deliveries were confirmed.

Germany Accuses Russia’s GRU Military Intelligence of Cyberattacks on NATO, EU

Germany’s BfV said unit 29155 of Russia’s GRU “carried out cyberattacks and other reconnaissance activities against targets in NATO and EU countries...

EU Warns Serbia Over Close Ties With Moscow After Deputy PM Meets With Putin

Serbia's Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin described his country as an "ally of Russia" when he met with the Kremlin leader this week.

Hungary Dismisses EU ‘Hysteria’ Over Visa Rules for Russians

Previously only available to Ukrainian and Serbian citizens, Hungary's national card system was extended to eight countries, including Russia and Belarus...

Hungary’s Visa Rules Raise Fears of Russian Espionage in EU

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban signed a decree earlier this month to extend its fast-track visa scheme to eight countries, including Russia and...

EU Transfers $1.6 Billion Raised From Russian Assets for Ukraine

EU member states agreed to use the profits from frozen Russian Central Bank assets to help arm Ukraine and fund its reconstruction.

3 EU Citizens Detained at Russian Spaceport

Two Dutch citizens and a Belgian "were arrested on Tuesday for unlawfully entering the territory of Baikonur," a Russian military court spokesperson said...

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