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Europe announces compromise deal on banning Russian oil imports

European Union leaders have reached a compromise deal to ban more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports, punishment for its invasion of Ukraine three months ago. Meanwhile, Moscow's forces push ahead with their offensive in the eastern Donbas region.

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2022

Europe steps up pressure on Putin with deal to ban Russian oil imports

The EU said it would ban 90 per cent of oil imports from Russia by the end of this year

Evening Standard · May 31, 2022

EU Leaders Ban Most Russian Oil, as Moscow Advances in Donbas

European Union leaders have agreed to ban more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports, tightening economic screws on the country even as Moscow's forces press their offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. The compromise deal reached late Monday, meant to punish Russia for its invasion three months ago, cuts "a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

EU agrees ban on 'more than two thirds' of Russian oil imports

European Union leaders reached a compromise Monday to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of sanctions that was blocked by Hungary.

France 24 · May 30, 2022

Jurgen Klopp told Manchester United transfer option should replace Sadio Mane at Liverpool FC

Christopher Nkunku has emerged as one of the hottest properties in Europe this season at RB Leipzig.

Manchester Evening News · May 30, 2022

EU missed climate spending target despite claiming it was met

The European Union missed its target to spend 20% of its pre-2020 budget on fighting climate change and overstated its green spending to claim that the goal had been met, the European Court of Auditors said on Monday.

Reuters · May 30, 2022

The EU should forget about sanctions – they’re doing more harm than good

Far from compelling Russia to exit Ukraine, they are causing great suffering worldwide as food and energy prices soar, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Spain's 'mega farms': Model of intensive farming comes under scrutiny

Spain is the largest producer of pork in Europe. But its methods of intensive farming on what are dubbed "mega farms" are now the subject of debate after the country's own consumer minister criticised them, saying Spaniards needed to eat less meat. The environmental impact of "mega farms" is also…

France 24 · May 30, 2022

Hearts 'want' Kye Rowles transfer as Robbie Neilson eyes deal for Central Coast Mariners star

Robbie Neilson has made it clear he wants to add to his squad depth as the Jambos juggle domestic and European group stage football with defensive reinforcements high on the agenda

Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2022

Israel interested in boosted defence sales to Europe amid Ukraine crisis

Israel's defence minister voiced interest in increased military sales to Europe against the backdrop of the Ukraine-Russia war, but declined to expand on the possibility of a German purchase of Israeli missile interceptors.

Reuters · May 30, 2022