EU leaders agree to new sanctions against Russia

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EU, US impose sanctions on Russia over Alexei Navalny poisoning 02.03.2021

Washington and Brussels have imposed sanctions against Russian officials and businesses. US intelligence officials concluded that the Russian government was behind the attack on Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

UN experts call for international probe of Alexei Navalny poisoning 01.03.2021

Two top UN officials said Russia is to blame for the near-fatal poisoning of the prominent Kremlin critic. The human rights experts said an international investigation should be carried out as "a matter of urgency."

EU agrees to plan sanctions against Russia 22.02.2021

The EU is set to sanction the authorities responsible for the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Russia, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said.

Alexei Navalny: EU renews threat of Russia sanctions 21.02.2021

The EU's chief diplomat Josep Borrell has threatened Moscow again with penalties over jailing its most prominent opponent. EU foreign ministers are expected to meet on Monday to discuss sanctions.