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Hungary, Austria questioned EU blacklisting of Russia oligarchs - sources

Hungary and Austria questioned an EU decision to blacklist two Russian oligarchs but eventually accepted the move after pressure from other governments, European Union diplomats and officials said.

Reuters · Apr 11, 2022

Foreign Office updates entry rules for Brits travelling to Spain

Mandatory health control measures for some passengers have ended

Liverpool Echo · Apr 11, 2022

The destinations that have scrapped all travel restrictions – regardless of vaccination status

More than a dozen destinations have ended all Covid-related travel rules

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Italy's premier to sign gas deal with Algeria amid war

Italian Premier Mario Draghi is traveling to Algeria to sign a deal for more natural gas as European Union countries urgently seek alternative energy sources following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

First Thing: Austrian chancellor to meet Putin in Russia

Karl Nehammer will be first EU leader to meet Russian president since invasion began. Plus, what happened when Fox News viewers watch CNN for a month?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2022

Egypt’s Shoukry, EU Commission’s Timmermans Hold Talks in Preparation for COP27 Summit

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held talks with the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the European Green Deal and Climate Change Negotiations, Frans Timmermans, in Cairo on Sunday. According to a Foreign Ministry statement, Cairo is keen to consult with all parties concerned with international climate action.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022

EU must introduce oil sanctions to cut off Russia’s financial support – Coveney

Ireland’s foreign minister is in Luxembourg for a meeting of the EU foreign affairs council, where further sanctions against Moscow will be discussed.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2022

Russia to halt bond sales, threatens legal action over default

Russia will halt bond sales for the rest of the year and take legal action if sanctions force it into a default on its debt, according to the country’s finance minister.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2022

Borrell: More EU Sanctions on Russia an Option

More European Union sanctions on Russia are an option, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday when asked if the EU was ready to consider a Russian oil embargo in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "Sanctions are always on the table," Josep Borrell told reporters as he arrived for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022

Austrian leader heads to Moscow, Ukraine prepares for Russian offensive

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine: Austria's chancellor on Monday will become the first European leader to visit Moscow since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as Kyiv prepares for a huge Russian offensive in the country's east.

Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2022