Ukraine

Hungary could decouple from Russian gas – reportHungary could decouple from Russian gas – report

Hungary could decouple from Russian gas – report

Hungary could realistically replace Russian gas imports, according to local analysts, who say its dependence is reliant on the will…

2 years ago
EU imposes new sanctions on RussiaEU imposes new sanctions on Russia

EU imposes new sanctions on Russia

The EU on Saturday released its 10th package of sanctions against Russia targeting 87 individuals and 34 entities to mark…

2 years ago
Pavel not hopeful on Ukraine victory this yearPavel not hopeful on Ukraine victory this year

Pavel not hopeful on Ukraine victory this year

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the Western world to send more help when he opened the Munich Security Conference (MSC)…

2 years ago
Moldovan defence advisor set to become PMMoldovan defence advisor set to become PM

Moldovan defence advisor set to become PM

Dorin Recean, a pro-Western defence expert and former interior minister, is expected to become Moldova's new prime minister after receiving Parliament's approval…

2 years ago
Joint letter says Russian assets should rebuild UkraineJoint letter says Russian assets should rebuild Ukraine

Joint letter says Russian assets should rebuild Ukraine

Leaders from the Baltic nations and Poland have called for the utilization of approximately EUR 300bn worth of assets from…

2 years ago
Hungary bails out steelmaker DunaferrHungary bails out steelmaker Dunaferr

Hungary bails out steelmaker Dunaferr

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with a working group aiming to save the indebted steel company Dunaferr on Wednesday,…

2 years ago
EU clears path for EUR 18bn loan to UkraineEU clears path for EUR 18bn loan to Ukraine

EU clears path for EUR 18bn loan to Ukraine

Next year the EU will provide Ukraine with EUR 18bn, circumventing Hungary's veto, the Council of the European Union announced…

2 years ago
V4 meeting pulled as Polish, Czech speakers object to Hungary’s proximity to RussiaV4 meeting pulled as Polish, Czech speakers object to Hungary’s proximity to Russia

V4 meeting pulled as Polish, Czech speakers object to Hungary’s proximity to Russia

The meeting of the parliamentary speakers of the Visegrad Four (V4) countries scheduled for this Friday (25 November) has been…

2 years ago
Poland grants Ukraine access to disaster site, after two citizens killed by missilePoland grants Ukraine access to disaster site, after two citizens killed by missile

Poland grants Ukraine access to disaster site, after two citizens killed by missile

The death of two men at the hands of a missile on farmland in the Polish village of Przewodow sparked…

2 years ago
Baltic countries to fully ban entry for Russian citizens, while EU plans major restrictionsBaltic countries to fully ban entry for Russian citizens, while EU plans major restrictions

Baltic countries to fully ban entry for Russian citizens, while EU plans major restrictions

Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia are finalising coordinated agreements on restricting entry for the Russian citizens with Schengen visas, the three…

2 years ago
Hungary to call for removal of Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list – reportHungary to call for removal of Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list – report

Hungary to call for removal of Russian oligarchs from EU sanctions list – report

Hungary will not agree to the extension of EU sanctions against Russia unless visa bans and asset freezes against three…

2 years ago
Scholz says ‘centre of Europe is moving eastwards’ on Prague visitScholz says ‘centre of Europe is moving eastwards’ on Prague visit

Scholz says ‘centre of Europe is moving eastwards’ on Prague visit

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasised the urgency of accession for aspiring EU members in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) when…

2 years ago
Poland deal with South Korea represents new era of European defencePoland deal with South Korea represents new era of European defence

Poland deal with South Korea represents new era of European defence

Poland will sign executive agreements with The Republic of Korea on Friday to equip the Polish Army with its first…

2 years ago
EU member states split over strictness of visa policy for Russians – CET analysisEU member states split over strictness of visa policy for Russians – CET analysis

EU member states split over strictness of visa policy for Russians – CET analysis

After months of deliberation, Estonia banned Russian citizens with tourist visas from entering its territory on Thursday, effective as of…

3 years ago
Croatia agrees to expand oil capacity to CEECroatia agrees to expand oil capacity to CEE

Croatia agrees to expand oil capacity to CEE

Croatia is ready to enlarge the capacity of the Adria oil pipeline as part of a long-term energy cooperation agreement…

3 years ago

US suggests tariffs on Russian oil, as Hungary blocks EU-wide embargo

The EU failed to agree on its latest sanctions against Russia on Tuesday, as Hungary refused to drop its threat…

3 years ago

NATO ups air presence in CEE airspace

NATO has around 30 surveillance and fighter jets in airspace outside of Ukraine and Belarus at any moment according the…

3 years ago

Russian firms flock to Serbia post-invasion

Nearly 300 Russian companies and nationals have been registered in Serbia since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on 24…

3 years ago

Poland, Baltics to close off roads to Russia, Belarus, Ukraine deputy minister claims

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Ukraine government wants Poland and the Baltic states to fast-track the closure of land routes…

3 years ago

There are no winners in war, but it does matter who loses: history turns on it – CET

The war in Ukraine is a further nail in the coffin of the Pax Americana. Donald Trump began the dismantling…

3 years ago