Russia imposes financial sanctions on Ukraine’s political elite
Russia imposed financial sanctions on Ukraine’s political elite on Thursday, freezing the Russian assets of hundreds of politicians and officials along with dozens of businesses...
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Australia expels Russian diplomats, hints at World Cup boycott
Australia will expel two Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy in Britain that the British government has...
US and EU expel scores of Russian diplomats in response to UK nerve attack
The United States said on Monday it would expel 60 Russian diplomats, joining governments across Europe punishing the Kremlin for a nerve agent attack on...
Trump suggests he may do away with Russia sanctions if Moscow helpful -WSJ
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal he would keep intact sanctions against Russia “at least for a period...
EU leaders to consider how to improve Russia ties without dropping sanctions
European Union leaders will explore next month the possibility of improving strained ties with Russia in response to growing irritation among some member states over...
‘Our ties should not worry anyone’
By Constantinos Psillides RUSSIAN navy vessels will dock in Cypriot ports as part of an agreement signed between Moscow and Nicosia yesterday, Russia’s President Vladimir...
Walking a fine line with Russia
By Elias Hazou HEAVILY reliant on the Russian Federation economically and politically, Nicosia needs to maintain and boost ties with Moscow, yet at the same...
EU wins Greek backing to extend Russia sanctions, delays decision on new steps
By Robin Emmott and Pavel Polityuk European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now...
Russia warns Washington over sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry said it hoped the United States would realise the “futility” of sanctions and that Moscow would respond harshly to any attack against...
Greek foreign minister repeats criticism of EU over Ukraine
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias stoked a brewing row with European partners over sanctions against Russia on Thursday, saying Athens would not be pushed into...
Merkel says “not there yet” on lifting of Russia sanctions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel accused Russia on Thursday of violating Europe’s peaceful post-war order with its interventions in Ukraine and said Europe could not consider...
Europe feels sting in the tail of Russia sanctions
By Robin Emmott At a technology fair in Moscow last month, European executives faced the new reality of doing business in Russia since the West...
Aid to citrus growers
By Evie Andreou CYPRIOT citrus producers will be among the recipients of the emergency support funds that are given to farmers affected by the Russian...
EU support for citrus growers
CYPRUS’ citrus producers will be included in the EU’s aid funds that are given to farmers affected by the Russian ban imposed on European food...
EU sanctions: necessary, effective and timely
By David Lidington THIS week the European Union imposed further sanctions on Russia. This decision followed months of destabilisation of Ukraine by Russia, and months...
Is Cyprus prepared for a New Cold War?
By Dr Olga Kandinskaia I AM not an expert on international politics, neither am I a historian. I am writing this article from a point...
EU prepares powers to deal with Russian winter gas cut
By Henning Gloystein The European Union is preparing to take action to secure gas supplies this winter if its biggest supplier, Russia, cuts exports due...
Kasoulides opposes further Russian sanctions
By a Staff Reporter FOREIGN MINISTER Ioannis Kasoulides opposed the prospect of new sanctions by the EU against Russia, during the informal meeting of EU...
UK food exporter plans to use north to evade Russian ban
By Constantinos Psillides A UK based fruit and vegetable exporter, Knightsbridge Foods Ltd, may be looking into ways of sidestepping the Russian food embargo by...
EU fruit, vegetable growers to get 125 mln euros to help with Russia ban
EU farmers will get financial help of up to 125 million euros to help them cope with the impact of Russia’s ban on most Western...