Russia

Russia’s central bank says the EU's plans to use its assets are illegal, and that it reserves the right to employ all available means to protect its interests.

EU set to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

At least 15 of the 27 member states have to agree on plan to immobilise 210 billion euros worth of assets

The US government has repeatedly warned chipmakers that they need to do more to stop the flow of chips.

Intel, AMD accused of allowing chips in Russian missiles

In the past, the chipmakers have said they fully comply with sanctions requirements

When it comes to culture wars, Russian President Vladimir Putin (above) and his US counterpart Donald Trump are allies; liberal Europe is the enemy.

Why Russia loves the US National Security Strategy

Europe’s liberal, pluralist leaderships pose a threat to the domestic political narratives that both Trump and Putin depend on to stay in power

EU summits chairman Antonio Costa told reporters in Dublin he would keep EU leaders talking for days, if necessary, until they reach an agreement.

EU close to deal on Russian assets, summit to go on until agreement: Costa 

[DUBLIN] The European Union is very close to a solution to finance Ukraine in 2026 and 2027 that would have the support of at least a qualified majority of EU countries, the chairman of EU summits, An...

On Tuesday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky told Kyiv’s allies that Ukraine was ready to “move forward” with the “framework” of the new US plan - but said “sensitive points” remained.

Zelensky welcomes ‘principles’ of new US draft to end war

He also called on European leaders to be involved in negotiations

US President Donald Trump (left), who initially promised to end the war in "24 hours", has gone from admiring Russian President Putin and calling Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator", to slapping Moscow with major sanctions and hinting at Ukraine taking its land back.

Zelensky thanks Trump as US leader blasts at Kyiv amid talks

Trump’s position on the Ukraine war has shifted back and forth

US President Donald Trump criticised European countries that he said continued to buy oil from Russia and called Biden “crooked Joe” for giving Ukraine weapons “free, free, free.”

Trump blasts Ukraine for ‘zero gratitude’ to US as talks start

The US President also re-airs frustration at the war’s ‘human catastrophe’ and attacks his predecessor Joe Biden

Relentless attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, outages at key plants in Asia and Africa and permanent closures across Europe and the US have removed millions of barrels of diesel and petroleum from the world market.

Consumers feel pinch at pump as Russia drives oil refining boom

IT’S a great time to be an oil refiner – but a less great time to be filling up at the pump.

The Kremlin has highlighted the significance of Mishustin’s (L) visit at a time when Russia is under major Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine and looking to stem a recent slowdown in trade with China.

China’s Xi seeks to boost investment, expand economic ties with Russia

He affirms Beijing’s commitment to advance ties despite ‘turbulent’ external conditions