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EU to sanction Credit Bank of Moscow, Russian Agricultural Bank -sources

The European Commission has proposed sanctions against Credit Bank of Moscow and the Russian Agricultural Bank, two EU sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 70

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 70th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

EU leader announces plan to ban Russian oil imports

Ursula von der Leyen also proposed disconnecting 3 major Russian banks from SWIFT global banking payment system.

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Russia to Boycott UN Security Council Meeting with EU Committee

In a rare move, Russia will boycott a UN Security Council meeting Wednesday with the EU's Political and Security Committee (PSC), diplomats said, a further sign of deteriorating relations between Moscow and its United Nations partners. According to a Russian diplomatic source speaking anonymously Tuesday, Moscow's decision is linked to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

When do I need to renew my passport for travel to Europe?

Seeing headlines about passports expiring after Brexit? Here are the rules as stated by the European Union, not the UK government nor the airlines

The Independent UK

Hungary objects to proposed EU ban on Russian oil imports

Slovakia also wants exemption despite Ursula von der Leyen saying crude must be prohibited in EU within six months

The Guardian - UK

Crossrail to finally open; German exports to Russia plunge; climate protests at Barclays AGM – as it happened

London’s Elizabeth line finally launching, while German exports to Russia fell nearly two-thirds in March and climate activists have disrupted two bank AGMs

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Germany ready to continue U.N. mission in Mali -defmin

Germany will end its participation in the European Union training mission in Mali but is ready to continue with a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the country under certain conditions, Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Morocco, Nigeria Seeking Funding For Gas Pipeline To North Africa, Europe

Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva said Tuesday that his country and Morocco are still securing funds for a huge offshore pipeline project to transport Nigerian gas to North Africa and Europe. Four years ago, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari agreed on the mega-project to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Plans Phased Oil Ban on Russia, Also Targeting More Banks

The European Union's chief executive on Wednesday proposed a phased oil embargo on Russia over its war in Ukraine, as well as sanctioning Russia's top bank and banning Russian broadcasters from European airwaves, in a bid to deepen Moscow's isolation. The plan, if agreed by EU governments, would mark a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Union unveils plan to ban all Russian oil imports by end of year

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on the bloc to ban oil imports from Russia by the end of the year in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine.

Evening Standard

EU to ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters - von der Leyen

The European Union will ban three Russian state-owned broadcasters as part of a sixth sanctions package over Moscow's war in Ukraine, the bloc's chief executive said on Wednesday.

Reuters

EU leader calls for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions

The European Union’s leader has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU's toughest Russia sanctions yet snag on worries over oil ban

The European Union's executive on Wednesday proposed the toughest package of sanctions yet against Moscow for its war in Ukraine, but several countries worried about the impact of cutting off Russia oil imports stood in the way of agreement.

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Russian Forces Press Ukraine Offensive as EU Weighs Oil Sanctions

Russian forces have launched a major assault on the holdout Azovstal steel plant in the devastated port city of Mariupol while pounding sites across eastern Ukraine, as the European Union moves to punish Moscow with oil sanctions. Three months into the war, Moscow has focused its fresh offensive on Ukraine's…

The Guardian - UK

‘Embarrassed to be British’: Brexit study reveals impact on UK citizens in EU

Exclusive: Survey of Britons on continent shows ‘deep transformations’, shame and disappointment

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskiy says another 344 people have been rescued in second evacuation from Mariupol – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war in our new live blog

France 24

Russia says it will open humanitarian corridors out of Mariupol plant

Russia said its forces would cease fire at the Azovstal steel plant in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol and open a humanitarian corridor for civilians for three days beginning Thursday. On the diplomatic front, US President Joe Biden said he would discuss slapping further sanctions on Moscow with G7…

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Russia fights for control of Ukraine's Mariupol stronghold

Russian forces battled on Wednesday for control of the last stronghold in Ukraine's besieged city of Mariupol, Ukrainian officials said, and the European Union proposed tough new sanctions against Moscow including a phased oil embargo.

Reuters

Central American, Caribbean blocs condemn attack on Ukraine

Two blocs of Central American and Caribbean countries condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and warned about the impact of the conflict on the region Tuesday, following meetings between diplomats and a high-ranking European Union representative.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 70 of the invasion

EU plans import ban on all Russian oil as Russia’s defence minister says Ukrainian forces in Azovstal plant are ‘securely blocked’

France 24

What's next for EU energy policy?

As EU member states consider tightening restrictions on Russian energy imports, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is among those calling for closer European integration. He says the bloc needs “structural solutions” to deal with soaring energy prices. Meanwhile, Italy and the UK take different stances over “windfall taxes” for energy…

The Guardian - UK

European Council president ‘confident’ of imminent sanctions on Russian oil

Pivot by Germany bolsters support for phased-in import ban as Charles Michel says goal is to ‘break Russian war machine’

Asharq Al-Awsat

New EU Sanctions to Hit Russian Oil, Target More Banks

The European Union will slap new sanctions on Russia for waging war against Ukraine, targeting Moscow's oil industry, more Russian banks and those responsible for disinformation, the EU's top diplomat said on Tuesday. "We are working on the sixth package of sanctions which aims to de-SWIFT more banks, list disinformation…

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What are the entry requirements for France? Full list of travel rules and latest information

France have continued to keep their restrictions in place that have stood from March 31, 2022.

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