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Oil extends gains after news of EU's Russian oil ban proposal
A handful of eastern EU countries are concerned that the halt would not allow them enough time to adapt.
EU set to unveil sanctions on Russian oil as fighting rages in Ukraine
Russian forces have turned their heaviest firepower on Ukraine's east and south after failing to take Kyiv
EU readies for end of Russia gas, warns won't pay in rubles
Moscow has demanded clients from "unfriendly countries" -- including EU member states -- pay for gas in rubles
EU energy ministers hold crisis talks after Russian gas cuts
EU countries have paid more than 45 billion euros ($47.43 billion) to Russia for gas and oil since it invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Gazprom profits soar on high energy prices
The group announced a net profit attributable to shareholders of 2.1 trillion rubles ($29 billion).
Ukraine war slams brakes on European car sales
Several factories in Europe have had to go idle due to the lack of cables, with Volkswagen temporarily suspending production at a number of German sites.
UK, EU coordinate over more Russian sanctions
The latest package would include extending a UK import ban on Russian goods, to include iron and steel from Thursday.
France's Macron targets poll rival Le Pen over ties to Russia
Macron said that he had never used the situation in Ukraine for political ends and said he would only visit Zelensky in Kyiv if it could bring results.
Merkel defends 2008 decision to block Ukraine from NATO
Germany had deemed it too early for Ukraine to join NATO in 2008 because it found that the political conditions were not met at that point.
In UK ports, outrage at sacked P&O Ferries workers
Their replacements are mostly from overseas, recruited by agencies in India, the Philippines, Colombia or other countries where wages are low.
3.8 million people flee Ukraine: UN
Six out of 10 Ukrainian refugees -- 2,267,103 so far -- have crossed into Poland
EU negotiators agree landmark law to curb Big Tech
The law contains about 20 rules that in many cases target practices by Big Tech that have gone against the bloc's rules on competition
Zelensky asks NATO for weapons, West adds pressure on Russia
Biden said that NATO unity showed "Putin is getting exactly the opposite of what he intended."
Biden heads to Europe to bolster Western unity, toughen Russia sanctions
On Thursday, Biden will attend summits with NATO, the G7 group and the European Council.
Russian oligarch Abramovich's superyacht docks in Turkey
Abramovich was among the individuals listed under new sanctions adopted by the European Union last week.
Russia accused of bombing school sheltering hundreds in Ukraine
Some 10 million people inside Ukraine have fled their homes to escape the fighting, the head of the UN refugee agency said on Sunday.
Germany's Scholz under fire after Zelensky's fierce appeal
Zelensky stressed that the future of the continent was at stake in the current war and argued that governments across the West were failing to meet the moment.
Russia exits Council Of Europe over Ukraine invasion
It is only the second time in the history of the council that a member state has announced its exit
Could a no-fly zone be implemented in Ukraine?
US and NATO officials say flatly that for a Ukraine NFZ to work their own jets would have to be prepared to shoot down any Russian violators
Germany, Turkey call for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine
Last Thursday, Turkey hosted the first talks between the Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers since the invasion of Ukraine began on February 24.
Russia-Ukraine war: Unwanted Russian oil and gas pose big environmental risk
The trade sanctions imposed by western nations along with the European Union on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine have meant that one of the biggest oil and gas exporters is now left with additional stocks of the two resources with nowhere to send them to.
'Brothers forever': Many in Serbia back Russia amid global outcry
The Serbian president has juggled Serbia's relations with the eastern and western powers
Western nations halt Russian oil as Ukrainians flee
The onslaught has created a huge refugee crisis for European countries that have taken in Ukrainians fleeing the conflict
In nod to Russia, Ukraine says no longer insisting on NATO membership
Russia sees NATO enlargement as a threat, as it does the military posture of these new Western allies on its doorstep.
By car and foot, Ukraine refugees start flowing into Hungary
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said earlier his country was braced for an uptick in arrivals after Russia's invasion.
Irish regulator could halt Facebook, Instagram EU-US data flows in May
Meta has warned a stoppage will likely leave it unable to offer significant services such as Facebook and Instagram in Europe
Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions
EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel promised the bloc "will react with sanctions against those involved in this illegal act".
UK MPs' report finds Brexit burdening businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the report reflected the "lived experiences" of more than 1,000 small- and medium-sized firms trading with the EU.
No plans to quit Europe amid data spat: Facebook's Meta
The social media giant recently saw its worst-ever plunge in market value, after disappointing quarterly results that raised questions about its future.
Ukraine plays down Russian invasion fears as US sounds alarm
Kyiv -- backed up by some European allies -- has consistently sought to play down fears of an imminent attack.