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China calls for cease-fire as war in Ukraine enters second year
China called for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine in a 12-point proposal for ending the war that appeared to offer some reprieve to...
Ukraine makes last-ditch appeal for EU sanctions to target Russia’s nuclear industry
The EU’s 10th round of sanctions against Russia must focus on the nuclear industry, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko told Politico on Wednesday,...
Putin cancels decree underpinning Republic of Moldova’s sovereignty in separatist conflict
President Vladimir Putin revoked on Tuesday a 2012 decree that in part underpinned the Republic of Moldova's sovereignty in resolving the future of the...
China calls Russia ties ‘solid as rock’ amid Ukraine peace push
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said relations with Russia were “solid as rock” even as Beijing moves to portray itself as a neutral actor...
Putin suspends participation in key nuclear arms treaty with US
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he is suspending Moscow’s participation in the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the...
EU countries mull curbing Russia sanctions dodging via trade tools, access to EU market
Twelve EU countries are calling on the European Union to stop companies and third countries from circumventing EU sanctions on Russia by using trade...
Putin rails against West in state-of-the-nation address
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Western countries Tuesday of igniting and sustaining the war in Ukraine, dismissing any blame for Moscow almost a year...
Cyprus rallies EU partners to get shipping sector support
Cyprus is speaking to other European Union member states to shore up support for the shipping industry hit by sanctions on Russia, its shipping...
Russia launches fresh missile strikes as West pledges more aid for Ukraine
Russia battered Ukraine with multiple missile strikes on Thursday as its troops sought to advance in the east, Kyiv said, but Western allies pledged even...
Russia denies claims it plans to destabilize Republic of Moldova
Russia on Tuesday rejected the Republic of Moldova President’s claims about an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her government and accused Moldovan authorities...