Russian oil and gas face sanctions, but nuclear energy is another story. DW shows how far Moscow's influence extends and why countries continue to turn to it for nuclear energy.

Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has asked the European Union to suspend all sanctions on Russian energy. The request was made to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen through ...

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On 18 December 18, 2025, the European Union (EU) added 41 vessels to its sanctions list, targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” an opaque network of tankers used to circumvent restrictions on ...

The EU is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia, aiming for approval by all member states in late February to mark the invasion’s anniversary. Plans include adding more individuals and ...

The EU has adopted sanctions targeting individuals and entities responsible for hybrid threats and campaigns against the EU and its member states. On this page Hybrid threats and campaigns against the ...

EU member states are negotiating a new Russia sanctions package centered on maritime service bans targeting vessels carrying Russian oil, gas, and coal. Additional measures may include higher tariffs, ...