Russia, Ukraine and Europe

Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute
Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of dragging the country towards Russia after he met President Vladimir Putin last month amid a gas dispute with Ukraine.
Ukraine Halts Russia's Gas Pipe to Europe: How Will Putin Respond?
Ukraine hailed the end of the gas transit deal amid Russia's invasion. But Russia said European living standards will suffer.
Russia’s gas supply to Europe halted after Ukraine transit deal expires
Ukraine, which had allowed Russian oil and gas to cross its territory to serve Europe while fighting Moscow’s invasion since 2022, refused to renew the deal.
Slovak PM threatens Ukraine with aid cuts over halted Russian gas transit
Fico said that Slovakia could halt its humanitarian aid to Ukraine, cut or cancel social benefits for Ukrainian refugees, and cease emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine. He also suggested using veto power over EU decisions as leverage against Kyiv.
Slovakia Prime Minister threatens retaliation against Ukraine over Russian gas
The Nato alliance has been rocked by a warning from Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico who threatened to retaliate against Ukraine if a solution is not found to Kyiv's decision to shut off Russian
Fico expands threats against Ukraine over Russian gas transit stoppage
Fico asserts that Bratislava could "stop any humanitarian aid to Ukraine, decide on significant reduction or complete cancellation of benefits for Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia, or stop electricity supplies in emergency situations.
Slovak PM expands his list of threats to Ukraine over its' suspension of Russian gas transit
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expanded his threats against Ukraine over Kyiv's suspension of Russian natural gas transit. Source: Teraz.sk, citing Fico's words in Brussels after talks with European Commission officials on 9 January,

Russia, Moldova

Europe's aviation regulator issues new warning for Russian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued a new alert on Thursday warning non-European carriers not to fly within ...
Europe Rethinks Russia Strategy Over Fears Trump Will Cut Sanctions: Report
Brussels is reportedly assessing the potential impact of President-elect Donald Trump reversing Biden-era sanctions on Russia.
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Here's what's behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called ...
Russia attacks Ukraine with 72 drones overnight, Kyiv says
Ukraine's air force said on Friday Russia attacked it with 72 drones overnight though it downed 33 of them while 34 others ...
If Europe Freezes, Will Ukraine Burn?
In the first trading day after Ukraine ceased the flow of Russian gas and oil, benchmark natural gas prices in Europe surged ...
Russia Claims Control of Key Town as Ukraine Renews Push in Kursk
Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces ...
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Serbia cancels Russian arms deals amid Ukraine war, Western sanctions
As international sanctions continue to pressure Moscow, Belgrade is shopping for military gear elsewhere, including in Israel ...
Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe in Blow to Putin
The Armenian government on Thursday approved draft legislation to kickstart the process of the nation's accession to the European Union, a move which will serve as a blow to its neighbor, Russia.
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin welcomes meeting with Trump as ‘supermarket hit with US missile’ in Donetsk
Ukraine’s army struck a supermarket on Friday in the Russian-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine in an attack that used US-supplied missiles and wounded two people, a senior Russian-backed ...