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Europe's first full-scale invasion of a sovereign state since World War II, a refugee crisis to match and an endgame sure to upend more than just the West's resolve: as the EU turns up the heat on Vladimir Putin, it's already asking citizens to turn down their thermostats. How will…

‘Everything from here on is pain’ as EU, UK and US unveil plans to aggressively cut dependence on Russian fossil fuels, despite Moscow’s threat of retaliation

Russian state-controlled media outlet Russia Today has challenged an EU ban on its activities in the European Union, Europe's second top court said in a tweet on Tuesday.

The EU wants to vastly reduce Russian gas imports this year, a top official said Tuesday, as political pressure mounts to sever Russia's main economic lifeline over its invasion of Ukraine. In the US, President Joe Biden said he intends to put a stop to Russian oil imports, and Britain's…

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the US will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to…

The European Commission has announced a plan to reduce gas imports from Russia by two-thirds this year.

Thinktank says dependence on Russian oil underlines urgent need for clean energy

Clare Daly and Mick Wallace were among 13 MEPs to vote against the European Parliament resolution.

Micheal Martin said the actions of Vladimir Putin have left the EU exposed in terms of security.

After two weeks of war in Ukraine, the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region and the persistent risk of wider escalation make a rapidly negotiated end to the war more urgent than ever. But the prospects for a success of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are slim.

In synchronised announcements, western nations announce plans to cut back on Russian energy