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Aluminum Climbs as Europe Prepares Ban on Russian Imports
Aluminum rose in London as the European Union readied a proposal to gradually ban imports of the metal from Russia.
EU proposes ban on video game sales to Russia in new sanctions
The European Commission included restrictions on sales of video games and joysticks to Russia in its 16th package of sanctions on Moscow, the proposal document showed.
Europe says it wants to ditch Russian LNG — so why did imports hit a record high last year?
Russia exported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to calculations by RBC based on data from the analytics firm Kpler. The country shipped 33.6 million tons abroad last year, an increase of four percent from 2023 and two percent more than in 2022,
EU Considers Russian Aluminum Ban
The European Union is considering a ban on Russian aluminum imports, along with other sanctions, but faces growing opposition from some member states.
EU won't ban Russian LNG until it secures alternatives, diplomats say
The European Commission did not propose a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in its latest package of sanctions because member states raised concerns about first securing alternatives including from the United States,
EU's 16th sanctions package: No blanket ban on Russian LNG
Instead, the proposal will halt the supply of Russian LNG to EU terminals not connected to the bloc's gas system, which will not significantly impact the majority of LNG imports. The sanctions will also target Russian oil tankers within the so-called "shadow fleet,
EU chief diplomat says what may be included in 16th package of sanctions against Russia
The EU countries are still agreeing on the specific details of what will be included in the 16th package of sanctions against Russia, and the work on it is expected to be completed in February. Source: Kaja Kallas,

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Zelenskiy urges Trump to be on Ukraine's side, says Putin not afraid of Europe
Ukraine needed broader security guarantees and Russian President Vladimir Putin was not afraid of Europe, Ukrainian President ...
More Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire with Russia, but not at any cost
Three years of war with Russia and the threat of U.S. support dwindling has many Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire, but they ...
Europe considers sending troops to Ukraine if there's a cease-fire. But would Russia accept?
Europe considers stationing thousands of troops in Ukraine in the case of a cease-fire with Moscow to serve as a deterrent ...
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What Next for Russian Gas in Europe: 5 Key Questions
Russian pipeline gas has stopped flowing to Europe through Ukraine as of the New Year, marking the end of a decades-long ...
German demand soars for Russian LNG via European ports
Energy ministers from Belgium, France and Spain, whose ports receive shipments from Russian LNG tankers, have insisted that ...
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Can European Defense Walk the Walk?
The EU is under pressure to increase defense spending, but member states are divided on how to fund it and whether to ...
EU looking at more tariffs on products from Russia and Belarus
The European Commission has proposed further tariffs on a range of agricultural products and fertilizers from Russia and ...
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Why not all European radicals are Putin's allies: Experts explain
In many European countries, radical populists are coming to power. This could pose a certain threat to Ukraine, although not ...