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Ukraine Crisis: Putin Gets OK to Use Force outside Russia

Russian lawmakers on Tuesday authorized President Vladimir Putin to use military force outside the country — a move that could presage a broader attack on Ukraine after the US said an invasion was already underway there. Several European leaders said Russian troops rolled into rebel-held areas in eastern Ukraine after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

EU forum puts crucial Indo-Pacific region squarely on radar

Foreign ministers from Indo-Pacific nations have attended a Paris conference aimed at bringing the region squarely into Europe’s focus in a rapidly changing world with rising security challenges

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

EU to sanction Russian individuals and entities over Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers agreed on Tuesday to sanction 27 Russians and entities after Moscow recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, as well banks, the defence sector and limiting Russian access to European capital markets.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Phil Hogan not treated like ‘criminal’ over Golfgate, says Taoiseach

On Monday, Mr Hogan indicated that he had not ruled out seeking compensation from the European Commission over his resignation in 2020.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Venezuela must strengthen separation of powers -E.U. election observers report

Venezuela must reinforce its separation of powers, especially the independence of its judicial branch, to give more autonomy to its electoral commission and improve the voting process, the European Union's electoral observation mission said on Tuesday.

Reuters · Feb 22, 2022

Johnson announces sanctions as West responds to Putin

War on the European continent is the rule, rather than the exception. From the Visigoths and Charlemagne to the Second World War and Kosovo, this corner of the world has endured a near-constant state of fighting. Not for nothing is the ‘list of conflicts in Europe‘ Wikipedia page several hundred…

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2022

Taoiseach warns of energy price impact amid crisis in Ukraine

The Irish leader told reporters after the press conference that he hoped that Europe was not heading towards war.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

EU to scrap coronavirus tests for fully-vaccinated UK tourists

The recommendation by the EU Council comes into force next week.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Credit Suisse leak: three largest parties call for EU to assess Switzerland risk

Three biggest groups in European parliament support possible move to high-risk list for money laundering

The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2022

Could British Riders Face New Vintage Bike Touring Woes In Europe?

Since the U.K. separated from the E.U., regulations for vintage motorcycles could differ from place to place, causing potential problems for visitors.

RideApart · Feb 22, 2022