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Von der Leyen confident EU will pass new sanctions package

Eurpoean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday she was confident the bloc would approve a new package of sanctions against Russia.

Reuters

The EU just proposed a ban on oil from Russia, its main energy supplier

The European Union wants to sharpen its sanctions against Russia. But its leaders acknowledge Europe's economy could suffer.

WEKU

EU proposes a ban on Russian oil imports

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Ben Cahill at the Center for Strategic and International Studies about a European Union proposal to phase out imports of Russian oil and refined products.

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EU chief proposes Russian oil ban in new round of sanctions

The proposal, if accepted by EU members, seeks to stop crude oil imports in six months, refined products by end of 2022.

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The Guardian - UK

EU chief calls for phased ban on Russian oil in fresh set of sanctions

The European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen has proposed a phased oil embargo on Russia over its war in Ukraine, as well as sanctioning the country's top bank, in a bid to deepen Moscow's isolation.

Radio France Internationale

EU leader announces plan to ban Russian oil imports

Ursula von der Leyen also proposed disconnecting 3 major Russian banks from SWIFT global banking payment system.

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Hungary objects to proposed EU ban on Russian oil imports

Slovakia also wants exemption despite Ursula von der Leyen saying crude must be prohibited in EU within six months

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices surge as Europe signals ban on Russian imports

‘Today, we will propose to ban all Russian oil from Europe,’ says Ursula von der Leyen

The Independent UK

EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions

The EU chief concedes that that getting all 27 member countries — some of them highly dependent on Russia for energy supplies — to agree on oil sanctions will be extremely difficult.

WEKU

EU Plans Phased Oil Ban on Russia, Also Targeting More Banks

The European Union's chief executive on Wednesday proposed a phased oil embargo on Russia over its war in Ukraine, as well as sanctioning Russia's top bank and banning Russian broadcasters from European airwaves, in a bid to deepen Moscow's isolation. The plan, if agreed by EU governments, would mark a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Union unveils plan to ban all Russian oil imports by end of year

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on the bloc to ban oil imports from Russia by the end of the year in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

EU proposes 'complete import ban' on Russian oil and gas over Putin's war on Ukraine

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU could stop importing crude oil in six months and phase out refined products by the end of 2022 in the sixth round of sanctions against Moscow

Daily Mirror

EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

The European Union will ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters as part of a sixth sanctions package over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the bloc's chief executive said on Wednesday.

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EU's toughest Russia sanctions yet snag on worries over oil ban

The European Union's executive on Wednesday proposed the toughest package of sanctions yet against Moscow for its war in Ukraine, but several countries worried about the impact of cutting off Russia oil imports stood in the way of agreement.

The Independent UK

Russia sanctions: Mercedes-Benz and L’Oreal join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Banks, businesses, oligarchs, politicians and military leaders all targeted with harsh economic penalties by Western democracies as punishment for Vladimir Putin’s actions

Reuters

EU's Von der Leyen, Michel may visit Japan next month, Kyodo says

Arrangements are being made for a visit to Japan in May by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel, Kyodo news agency said on Friday, citing multiple diplomatic sources.

Evening Standard

European leaders blast cutoff of Russian gas as ‘blackmail’

European leaders have blasted Russia’s decision to halt gas shipments to Poland and Bulgaria as “blackmail”, amid threats it will do the same to other countries.

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EU promises 'coordinated response' to Russia gas stoppage

The EU said Wednesday it was "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is planning a "coordinated" response after Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria.

Evening Standard

Gazprom: What’s behind Russia’s natural gas cut off and how will it affect the UK?

It escalates Moscow’s row with Western countries who oppose its invasion of Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian troops 'don't like fighting in the rain' as they wage war in Ukraine

Western officials said Vladimir Putin's invading forces were reluctant to go into action as the rain pours down on the battlefield

Reuters

EU brands Russian gas halt 'blackmail', working on response

The EU's chief executive on Wednesday branded as "blackmail" Russian giant Gazprom's move to halt supplies to some European customers, but said the bloc was working on a coordinated response to Moscow's escalation.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Welcome Macron's French Election Win

World leaders rushed to congratulate France's centrist President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in elections Sunday. Here are some of the main reactions according to AFP: - European Union -"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent cooperation," tweeted European…

The Hindu

No limits to Russia-China deal, warns EU chief amid Ukraine crisis

European Commission’s President seeks “diplomatic solution” to Ukraine crisis

The Independent UK

EU and India discuss closer ties as Ursula Von der Leyen visits Delhi two days after Boris Johnson

India signs technical agreement with the EU, becoming only the second country to do so after the US

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