EU imposes sanctions for first time on Chinese companies over aid to Russia in killing Ukrainians — Beijing protests
Beijing denounces the sanctions as a threat to economic cooperation.
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Peace talks haven’t even started — and Russia has already responded to them with missiles, says French foreign minister at subway attack site in Kyiv
The Lukianivska metro station, where civilians were sheltering, has become a symbol of how the Kremlin “sees” diplomacy.
ISW: Moscow scrambles to downplay EU’s crushing new sanctions
Russia’s top officials claim immunity, but signs of economic strain are beginning to show beneath the surface.
Kremlin’s mouthpiece calls Europeans “imbeciles,” says strikes on Kyiv will intesify after EU imposed new sanctions against Putin’s war machine
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev unleashed a grotesque tirade against Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, mocking her medical background.
Russian oil flows through Hungary unchecked—investigation traces deals to PM Orbán’s closest allies
Russian crude keeps pouring into the EU pipeline, enriching figures tied to both Putin and Orbán.
China to EU: Ukraine war must not end in Russian defeat
In closed-door talks, Beijing signaled it prefers a prolonged war if it keeps the US distracted, per media reports.
Germany asked to “lead Europe” and persuade Hungary on Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says European unity is at stake as Hungary and Slovakia resist.
Moscow deepens reliance on its key war supplier by ramping up massive aluminum exports
As EU shuts the door, Russia floods Beijing with vital metals to keep its war machine alive.
Kremlin says it will not end war in Ukraine, even if EU imposes new round of sanctions
Peskov claims Russia won’t respond to pressure.
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia, Szijjártó says
Budapest’s justification for vetoing the sanctions is its desire to keep buying Russian oil. The FM also pledged to block all EU aid for Ukraine.
Politico: EU eyes riskier investments for frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine
The European Commission may shift nearly €200 billion into higher-yield options to bolster aid without breaching legal boundaries.
Bloomberg: US blocks EU and UK push to cut Russian oil price cap to $45
Washington’s stance may complicate European efforts to target Russia’s oil revenues.
Only 40% of Russian capacity under sanctions, EU must step up, Lithuania says
The Lithuanian foreign minister says the EU has more work to do on sanctioning Russia's economy.
Merz: Hungary and Slovakia could lose EU funds over pro-Russia stance
EU won’t tolerate Hungary and Slovakia blocking Russia sanctions, the German Chancellor says.
Spanish explosives firm Maxam linked to Russian arms supply chain, report says
Leaked documents reveal Maxam produced explosives used in arms-related operations, as per The Insider.
Politico: Full-blown embargo on Russia back on Europe’s table
Russian President Putin’s refusal to attend talks with Zelenskyy in Türkiye triggered EU discussions on the most severe sanctions package yet.
Merz: EU to decide on new Russia sanctions package on 20 May after Putin excluded himself from talks
On the previous day, Merz also said Berlin and allies could move on frozen Russian funds if a lawful basis is confirmed.
Kyiv calls for sanctions: Russia’s deadly Iskander missiles are powered by sodium chlorate imported from China
An analysis shows 2024 missile oxidizer supply came entirely from China and Uzbekistan.
“The clock is ticking”: Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over failure to comply with ceasefire
US President Donald Trump is considering flying to Istanbul to participate in the Ukraine-Russia meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Poland exposes several violators of sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Three individuals were arrested for systematically importing banned Belarusian plywood through complex international routing.