European Commission President personally persuaded Hungarian Prime Minister over Russian oil embargo
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed the embargo on Russian oil with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who did not support this. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “This evening’s discussion with PM Viktor Orban was helpful to clarify issues related to sanctions and energy security. We...
Great Britain announced new sanctions against Russia and Belarus for £ 1.7 billion
The United Kingdom has announced a new package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus worth 1.7 billion pounds of trade. Source: the British Government According to the British government, this package of sanctions “aims to further weaken Putin’s military machine.” “It will bring the total value of products subjected to...
Greece helps Russia circumvent sanctions
Russian oil tankers continue to enter European ports. Greece helps Russia to circumvent sanctions imposed by the EU. It is noted that Greek shipowners are expanding their business with Russia. The share of Greece in the transportation of Russian oil has tripled in April compared to 2021. According to the insurance company Lloyd’s, a total...
Russia spends about $ 900 million daily on the war in Ukraine
The invasion of Ukraine has been going on for three months, and about $ 900 million a day is needed to support Russia’s military offensive. Source: Editor-in-chief of SOFREP Sean Spoonts According to the editor-in-chief of the military news agency SOFREP Sean Spunts, $ 900 million a day includes: paying the Russian soldiers who are fighting...
Putin is a coward, and Russia should be recognized as a sponsor of international terrorism, – Speaker of the US House of Representatives
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives supports Ukraine’s appeal to Congress to recognize Russia as a sponsor of terrorism. Source: Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi Asked if she supports the request, Pelosi said: “Absolutely. I’ve been advocating that for a while. If Russia is not listed as a...
Russia continues aggressive rhetoric, many European countries are under threat, – Prime Minister of Ukraine
The Prime Minister of Ukraine calls on the world to unite and help Ukraine. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “During all these 71 days, we have repeatedly heard official statements by the Russian leadership about the return of the so-called spheres of influence of the Russian Empire or the former Soviet Union, and regret...
80% of Europeans support sanctions against Russia
Europeans approve of the EU’s reaction to the war in Ukraine. The majority supports Ukraine and its people and approves sanctions against Russia. Source: the European Commission According to the data, support for sanctions imposed on Russia after its attack on Ukraine is very high. 80% of respondents approve of economic sanctions against...
Poland will help Ukraine strengthen its defense capabilities. The countries signed a memorandum
During the meeting, Denys Shmygal and Mateusz Morawiecki signed the agreements by concluding a Memorandum of Understanding on Poland’s Strengthening of Ukraine’s Defense Capabilities. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “I thanked him for the significant financial assistance to our country and comprehensive...
EU countries that oppose the oil embargo on Russia become complicit in Russia’s crimes, – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the partners not to delay the embargo on Russian energy resources, emphasizing that those who oppose these steps are complicit in Russia’s crimes in Ukraine. Source: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “The current situation is absurd. The EU supports Ukraine...
Hungary and Slovakia oppose the oil embargo on Russia, even with exceptions for them
The Hungarian government said that the European Union’s plan for a complete ban on Russian oil is unsatisfactory, as it threatens Hungary’s energy security. Source: Spokesman for the Hungarian government Zoltan Kovacs Hungary and Slovakia, heavily dependent on Russian energy, will be given time until the end of 2023 to implement the...
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