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Keir Starmer defends Russian sanctions regime as changes come under fire

SANCTIONS on Russian oil have not been lifted "in any way whatsoever", the Prime Minister has insisted amid fury after rules were relaxed…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Keir Starmer insists no lifting of Russian oil sanctions following criticism

A trade licence which allows for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries came into effect on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · May 20

Moldovans 'want to be EU citizens, not Russian citizens', says president Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu says joining the European Union is a matter of democratic survival for her country, which is under growing pressure from Russia and the unresolved conflict in Transnistria. In a joint interview, Sandu spoke to RFI and German broadcaster Deutsche Welle at the European Parliament in Strasbourg,…

Radio France Internationale · May 20

Europe ‘considers sending Angela Merkel to reopen dialogue with Putin’

With US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine at a standstill, and Donald Trump bogged down in Iran, the US administration has reportedly given Europe its blessing to reopen dialogue with Moscow

The Independent UK · May 20

Putin and Xi hail their high-level ties and growing energy trade as they meet in Beijing

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing

AAP · May 20

India has leverage to pressure Russia to end Ukraine war: Estonian FM

Estonia believes India can pressure Russia to end the Ukraine war. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlighted India's leverage. He also expressed hope for India's involvement in Ukraine's reconstruction.

The Economic Times · May 20

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China have jointly criticized the United States' missile defense plans. They stated these plans threaten global strategic stability. Both nations also expressed regret over the expiration of a key nuclear treaty without a replacement. This joint statement was issued following a meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir…

The Economic Times · May 20

Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters

Lithuania's president and prime minister were taken to safe locations Wednesday after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border

The Independent UK · May 20

Exclusive: Hungary signals readiness to sanction Russia's Patriarch Kirill

A "mini" sanction package is set to be discussed by EU ambassadors this week, targeting around ten individuals who were previously protected by Viktor Orbán's government and a handful of Russian vessels.

Euronews · May 20

Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict

The U.K. government has quietly eased some sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costs

The Independent UK · May 20