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EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions; Moscow's energy revenue and spies targeted
Japan Today
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July 18, 2025
The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. “The message is clear: Europe...
EU, U.K. hit Russia with new sanctions, targeting Moscow's energy revenue and spies
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 18, 2025
BRUSSELS — The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and military intelligence service with new sanctions. What You Need To...
Slovakia Lifts Veto on New EU Energy Sanctions on Russia
Oil Price
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July 18, 2025
Slovakia will lift its veto with which it was holding up the required unanimous approval of the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico says. Earlier this week, Fico said that Slovakia would drop its veto...
Ukraine war latest: EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto
The Kyiv Independent
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July 18, 2025
Key developments on July 18: EU agrees on 'one of its strongest' Russia sanctions packages after Slovakia lifts veto UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in cyberattacks Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Moscow for second night in a...
Slovakia Secures Assurances As EU Forces Through 18th Russia Sanctions Package
The European Conservative
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July 18, 2025
The European Union approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, July 18th, marking yet another step in its efforts to pressure Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. But behind the headlines of ‘unity’ lies a deeper...
EU Targets Russian Energy, Banking in New Sanctions Package
Energy Intelligence
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July 18, 2025
The EU has formally approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia after Slovakia ended its standoff following guarantees from the European Commission over the proposed phaseout of Russian gas imports.
Slovakia to approve EU sanctions against Russia after receiving guarantees
Offshore Technology
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July 18, 2025
Slovakia will no longer obstruct the ratification of the EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, confirmed Prime Minister Robert Fico. This decision follows multiple instances of Slovakia vetoing the sanctions to secure assurances against...
Slovakia Drops Objection to 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia
Pravda.ru
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July 18, 2025
Slovakia Drops Objection to 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has confirmed that Slovakia will not block the adoption of the European Union's 18th sanctions package against Russia. His statement came in...
Europe issues some of strongest sanctions against Russia to date, targeting banking and energy
Fortune
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The European Union approved on Friday a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting of more shadow fleet ships, EU foreign...
New sanctions from EU and UK target Russia's energy sector and military intelligence
Africanews
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July 18, 2025
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are targeted. The European Union and Britain on Friday ramped up pressure on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow's energy sector, shadow fleet of aging oil...
EU and Slovakia Agree on Phased Russian Gas Import Ban Amid 18th Sanctions Package
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
The European Commission and the Slovak government have reached an agreement on the gradual phase-out of the country’s imports of Russian gas, aiming to enhance energy security. This was announced on July 18 by European Commission spokesperson...
Slovakia Relents Under Pressure, Clearing Path for New EU Sanctions on Russia
Novinite
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EU countries have reportedly reached a consensus on the bloc’s 18th round of sanctions against Russia, according to reports from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and the German Press Agency (DPA) on July 18. Citing sources, the reports...
PRODUCTION: Slovak/Czech Drama Twenty-seven Wraps Shooting
The Film New Europe
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BRATISLAVA: Slovak director Gregor Valentovič is wrapping up the filming on his Slovak/Czech coproduction Twenty-seven / Dvadsaťsedem, a debut feature supported by the Slovak Audiovisual Fund and the Czech Film Fund. The film tells the story of...
Slovakia Unblocks EU Sanctions; Ukraine Opens Arms Testing Platform
Mezha
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July 18, 2025
As of the morning of July 18, the main news includes Slovakia’s decision to unblock the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia, the possibility for foreign manufacturers to test the latest weapons in Ukraine, and the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC...
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow's energy revenue and spies are...
Journal News - Ohio
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Kallas said it's "one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date" linked to the war, now in its fourth year. It comes as European countries start to buy U.S. weapons for Ukraine to help the country better defend itself. Ukrainian...
EU and U.K. announce new Russia sanctions targeting Moscow’s energy revenue and spies
The Globe and Mail
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July 18, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the measures amount to “one of its strongest sanctions packages against Russia to date” in connection to the war.Yves Herman/Reuters The European Union and Britain on...
EU targets Russia's energy revenue and shadow fleet with new sanctions over Ukraine war
KOKH - Oklahoma
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union approved on Friday a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines, and the targeting of more shadow fleet...
EU targets Russia`s energy revenue, shadow fleet with new sanctions
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 18, 2025
The European Union has announced its toughest sanctions yet against Russia, targeting oil revenue, shadow fleet ships, and Nord Stream transactions. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the move, calling it a timely and necessary response to...
Czech energy utility ČEZ and UK’s Rolls-Royce sign agreement to build first SMR
BNE Intellinews
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The majority state-owned energy utility ČEZ and the United Kingdom’s Rolls-Royce SMR have signed an agreement to begin preparatory works to build the first small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Czechia. “We will be working closely with British...
EU targets Russian energy revenue with new sanctions over Ukraine war
Shropshire Star
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July 18, 2025
The European Union approved a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including a lower oil price cap, a ban on transactions with Nord Stream gas pipelines and the targeting of more shadow fleet ships, the EU foreign policy...