Ukrainian forces faced intensified Russian attacks after the EU executive recommended that Kyiv should be granted the status of a candidate to join the bloc. Sievierodonetsk, a prime target in Moscow’s offensive to seize full control of the eastern region of Luhansk, was again under heavy artillery and rocket fire as Russian forces attacked areas…
Russia Continues Attacks After EU Boost for Ukraine
June 18, 2022
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EU Signs Deal With Bavarian Nordic for Supply of 110,000 Monkeypox Vaccines
BRUSSELS—The European Union signed on Tuesday an agreement with Bavarian Nordic for the supply of about 110,000 doses of vaccines against monkeypox, the EU Commission and the company said. The vaccines will be bought with EU funds and delivered to EU states, EU health commissioner Stella Kyriakides said. Doses are to be delivered in proportion…
UK Business Leaders Urge PM to Pull Back From ‘Damaging Trade War’ With EU
British business leaders have urged Prime Minister Boris Johnson not to enter a “damaging trade war” with the E.U. after the government set out its plans to scrap parts of the UK-E.U. agreement governing post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland. The Foreign Office said on Monday that the new legislation is intended to “fix parts…
UK Unveils Plans to Scrap Parts of Post-Brexit Trade Deal With EU
The UK government has published plans to override the agreement with the European Union governing Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit trading arrangements, but denied the move violates international law. In a statement issued on Monday, the Foreign Office said the new legislation is intended to “fix parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol—making the changes necessary to restore…
UK to Introduce Law Overriding Northern Ireland Protocol of Brexit Trade Deal
The UK government is set to introduce new legislation overwriting parts of the post-Brexit trade deal on Northern Ireland, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss announced on Tuesday amid protests from opposition parties and the European Union. In a statement to the House of Commons, Truss said the new law will put in place the necessary measures…
Finland and Sweden on the Verge of Joining NATO
Commentary NATO has 30 members. By the end of June, the roster may grow to 32, should Finland and Sweden join. The Nordic duo has fans. On April 29 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told the House Foreign Affairs Committee America will “strongly support” NATO membership for Sweden and Finland. On April 28 Jans…
UK Delays Post-Brexit Checks on EU Import for 4th Time to Avoid Disruptions
The UK government has once again delayed the introduction of post-Brexit border checks on imports from the European Union, citing risks of disruption at a time of rising costs of living. The government has dropped plans to restrict imports of chilled meats from the EU and to impose further checks on plant and animal products,…
Russia’s Gas Threat in Europe Rattles Energy Markets
European gas prices soared more than 10 percent after Russia announced that it would suspend gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria for refusing to pay in roubles for Russian gas. Both countries declined to open a special bank account with Gazprombank to allow payment to Gazprom. These two nations, however, are heavily reliant on Russian…
UK’s Johnson Hails Macron Victory, Stresses Common Stance on Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his reelection and said he looks forward to working with the French president on issues such as the war in Ukraine. Final results of the runoff election on April 24 showed Macron beat his right-wing opponent Marine Le Pen with 58.54 percent of the vote,…
EU May Allow Gas Payments Under New Russian Ruble Exchange Decree Without Breaching Sanctions
April 23, 2022
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The European Commission sent new guidance to its member states on April 21, admitting that it “appears possible” for European buyers of Russian gas to pay according to the terms of Moscow’s decree on ruble conversion without violating international sanctions. Many European countries in the Euro bloc are heavily dependent on 40 percent of their…
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