European Union member states have agreed to cap the price of Russian oil as they seek to cut Kremlin revenues and punish Vladimir Putin for the Ukraine war. Ambassadors from 27 countries on Wednesday signed off on the proposed cap on the price of crude shipped to countries outside the …
Read More »EU to cap Russian oil price, accelerate sanctions
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen has promised to cap the price of Russian oil and impose further curbs on hi-tech trade, as part of the latest round of sanctions to “make the Kremlin pay” for the escalation of the war against Ukraine.Ursula von der Leyen said Russia …
Read More »EU warns of suspected Nord Stream sabotage
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said the leaks of the Nord Stream pipelines were caused by sabotage.The EU’s official also warned of the “strongest possible response” should active European energy infrastructure be attacked.Ursula von der Leyen spoke to Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sabotage …
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