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4th August 2014 / Politics /

Politics: Russia's law on aggressor nations to affect foreign companies

Russia lawmakers propose altering Russian legislation to allow for automatic sanctions against foreign countries that the government includes on a special list of "aggressor nations." When the country appears on the list, all its citizens, permanent residents and companies registered on its territor...

1st August 2014 / Politics /

Politics: Stage 3 restrictive measures against Russia adopted

The Council´s Committee of Permanent Representatives reached an agreement on 29 July to impose so-called stage 3 sanctions against Russia, following the escalation of the situation in Ukraine combined with the downing of MH17. EU imposes arms embargo and bans export of dual-use goods to Russia. Ener...

25th July 2014 / Politics /

Politics: FAC adopts further sanctions against Russia

Foreign Ministers of the EU28 met on 22 July at a Foreign Affairs Council meeting in Brussels. The Council expressed its deep saddness over the tragic loss of so many lives in the MH17 catastrophy in Eastern Ukraine. The Council also added its voice to the international community´s call for a quick ...