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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...
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...
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.
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...
India Exploring Energy Alternatives Amid Looming Russian Oil Sanctions
Kyiv Post
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July 18, 2025
India may soon feel the pressure of economic sanctions and tariffs if it breaks its recent dependence on cheap Russian oil imports. This comes as US President Donald Trump threatened secondary sanctions and tariffs on any countries doing business...
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...
Slovakia blocks latest round of EU sanctions against Russia
BNE Intellinews
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Slovak diplomats have reportedly vetoed the latest 18th round of EU sanctions against Russia as the country seeks energy guarantees in connection with the EU’s phase-out of Russian fossil fuel imports. “The veto was reaffirmed during a meeting of...
Slovakia music festival cancelled after outcry over Kanye West performance
The Independent
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July 11, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
EU, UK slap Russia with new sanctions targeting energy revenue, spies
Sabah
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July 18, 2025
The European Union and Britain stepped up pressure on Russia on Friday over its war on Ukraine with new sanctions targeting its energy sector, fleet of aging “shadow" oil tankers and military intelligence services. "The message is clear: Europe...
Bratislava, the unsung capital of socialist modernism
The Slovak Spectator
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July 10, 2025
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Bratislava holds a unique status as a hub of socialist modernist architecture, setting it apart from other former Czechoslovak cities such as Prague, Brno or...
Slovak MEP Says EU Risks Self-Destruction
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is steering the European Union toward self-destruction by attempting to cut energy ties with Russia, according to Slovak MEP Milan Uhrik. In May, von der Leyen introduced a plan to phase...
The EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions. Moscow’s energy revenue and spies are targeted.
WDIO - Minnesota
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July 18, 2025
BRUSSELS (AP) — 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...
Ferrexpo's Ukrainian mining subsidiary executive charged with $41 million tax evasion scheme
The Kyiv Independent
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July 18, 2025
The head of Ukraine's Poltava Mining faces criminal charges for allegedly evading over Hr 1.7 billion ($41 million) in corporate taxes through fraudulent export pricing, the Economic Security Bureau announced in a press release on July 18. Poltava...
EU sanctions Gujarat refinery as it targets Russia’s energy sector
The Hindu
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July 18, 2025
The European Union has sanctioned a Gujarat-based refinery owned by Nayara Energy Ltd. as part of a fresh sanctions package announced on Friday targeting Russia’s energy sector. The announcement comes just as the U.S. Congress debates tightening...
Slovakia maintains veto on new package of EU sanctions against Russia
Yahoo News
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July 9, 2025
Slovakia confirmed on Wednesday that it would for the time being maintain its veto on the new package of sanctions that the European Union intends to impose on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The veto was reaffirmed during a meeting...
Slovak rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
BBC
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July 10, 2025
A rap festival offering what organisers claimed would be the only performance in Europe this year by controversial American rapper Kanye West has been called off. Organisers of the Rubicon festival in Slovakia announced that the event – planned...
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 agrees new Russia sanctions after Slovakia drops opposition – as it happened
The Guardian
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July 18, 2025
EU adopts new sanctions against Russia It has taken a bit longer than they would have wanted, but the 18th EU package of sanctions is here, after Slovakia dropped its opposition to its adoption last night. The Slovak prime minister, Robert Fico,...
EU hits Russia with fresh sanctions targeting energy, shadow fleet
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 18, 2025
The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, had proposed to lower the oil price cap from USD 60 to USD 45, which is lower than the market price, to target Russia's vast energy revenues The EU has slapped several rounds of sanctions on...
EU approves 18th Russia sanctions package after Slovakia ends protest
United Press International (UPI)
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July 18 (UPI) -- The European Union on Friday reached an agreement to impose its 18th round of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine after Slovakia ended its protest. The package targets Russia's so-called shadow fleet of ships as well...