The Latest Breaking News from European Union

Once bound by trade, China-EU honeymoon sours over Ukraine war

China’s support for Russia has forced the bloc to reassess relationship that has long been centred on economics.

Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2022

Rees-Mogg set to delay post-Brexit fresh food checks for fourth time

Minister expected to frame move as a use of UK’s independent powers despite industry reports of unreadiness

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022

Blasts hit Kyiv as U.N. chief visits, U.S. pledges new Ukraine aid

Russia fired two missiles into Kyiv on Thursday during a visit by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow pressed an assault in the east that drew new U.S. pledges of military and humanitarian aid.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

‘Lightning-quick’ response if NATO intervenes in Ukraine: Putin

Russian leader issues stark warning to the West and vows ‘operation’ in Ukraine will be ‘unconditionally fulfilled’.

Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022

EU promises 'coordinated response' to Russia gas stoppage

The EU said Wednesday it was "prepared" for Moscow to suspend gas supplies to the 27-nation bloc and is planning a "coordinated" response after Russia's Gazprom turned off the taps to Poland and Bulgaria.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2022

Gazprom: What’s behind Russia’s natural gas cut off and how will it affect the UK?

It escalates Moscow’s row with Western countries who oppose its invasion of Ukraine

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

4 things to know about Moldova and Transnistria – and why Russia's war may spread beyond Ukraine to reach them soon

There is growing concern that Moldova and Transnistria could be dragged into Russia’s war against Ukraine.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

How worried should Europe be as Russia starts cutting off gas supplies?

Analysis: Putin is determined to use resource as a weapon, as shown in move to cut off Poland and Bulgaria

The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022

Swiss implement further EU sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Switzerland has implemented more European Union sanctions against Russia and Belarus, the government said on Wednesday, in steps designed to reduce the countries' ability to raise funds or expand their industrial capacity.

Reuters · Apr 27, 2022

Why Bulgaria and Poland can withstand Russia cutting off their gas supply

Russian energy giant Gazprom has completely cut off gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria. Both countries are apparently being punished for refusing Russia’s demand that they pay for their gas in roubles.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022