European Union

US, EU in first high-level talks on Russia discussed steps to further 'isolate' Moscow

US, EU discussed additional steps to isolate Russia further from the US and EU economies and the international financial system [and] to impose severe costs on Russia for its actions, the statement said. 

Mar 31, 2022, 06:14 AM IST

War and Pics: NATO, EU leader discuss Ukraine war, present a united front against Russia

US President Joe Biden on Thursday (EST) joined other world leaders like UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg among others pertaining to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Mar 25, 2022, 12:05 PM IST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asks EU leaders for quick membership

“Here I ask you, do not delay. Please,” Zelenskyy said by video from Kyiv. “For us this is a chance.”

Mar 25, 2022, 08:51 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to European Council President, discusses EU membership

"Discussed with President of the Council Charles Michel @eucopresident further support to in countering aggression, strengthening the anti-war coalition, prospects for restoring peace in. Special attention was paid to our movement towards membership in the #EU," Zelenskyy said in a tweet.

Mar 19, 2022, 08:29 AM IST

EU hikes tariffs on India, Indonesia stainless steel imports

The European Commission has set the anti-subsidy duties on stainless steel cold-rolled flat products at rates of between 4.3% and 21.4%, the EU official journal said. 

Mar 16, 2022, 22:13 PM IST

Ukraine nuclear power plant attack: Russia, Belarus suspended from Council of Baltic Sea States

The European Union on Saturday said it had joined members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) in suspending Russia and Belarus from the Council`s activities.

Mar 05, 2022, 15:39 PM IST

Ukraine crisis: EU nations considering banning Russian ships from ports, say officials

Britain already decided on Monday (February 28) to deny entry to British ports to all ships that are Russian owned, operated, controlled, chartered, registered or flagged

Mar 02, 2022, 00:00 AM IST

Russia-Ukraine war: What would European Union membership mean for Volodymyr Zelenskyy?

Will the EU admission provide some security to Ukraine against future Russian invasion?

Mar 01, 2022, 06:17 AM IST

Ukraine Russia Conflict: Ukraine will join the European Union

Ukraine, which has been fighting relentlessly in the war against Russia, took a step that could further escalate the war. The President of Ukraine has signed the papers after which Ukraine will be able to join the European Union.

Mar 01, 2022, 01:44 AM IST

Ukraine President signs EU membership application amid war with Russia

 Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday has signed an application for membership of Ukraine in the European Union. 

Feb 28, 2022, 22:11 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine peace talks underway: What happened in the past five days of war

Peace talks are being held between Russia and Ukraine at the border of Belarus to reach an immediate ceasefire.

Feb 28, 2022, 17:19 PM IST

Ukraine to release prisoners with military experience to fight Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said that the country is ready to release prisoners with past military experience of they wish to participate in retaliation against Russia.

Feb 28, 2022, 16:23 PM IST

UNSC adopts resolution urging UNGA emergency session on Ukraine

It is the first such resolution that the council has adopted in four decades, according to the Security Council Report on Sunday. The UNSC on Friday failed to adopt a draft resolution on Ukraine, Xinhua news agency reported.

Feb 28, 2022, 06:21 AM IST

Ukraine under attack: European Union shuts airspace to Russian airlines

"We are shutting down the EU airspace for Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircraft including the private jets of oligarchs. Second, we will ban the Kremlin’s media machine in the EU," President EU Commission Ursula Von der Leyen said.

Feb 27, 2022, 22:41 PM IST

Russia will pay a price, says EU's envoy to India Ugo Astuto

European Union's envoy to India Ugo Astuto said, “Sanctions announced by the bloc will have a very severe impact. It will take a toll on the Russian economy."

Feb 26, 2022, 20:10 PM IST

Today India has more capabilities, influence: EAM Jaishankar in Germany

Speaking at a panel discussion in Germany, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India's capabilities and influence has grown over the years.

Feb 19, 2022, 22:03 PM IST

European Union health regulator approves use of Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill for high-risk groups

The EMA`s recommendation was sent to the European Commission for a rapid decision applicable in all EU member states.

Jan 28, 2022, 08:28 AM IST

European Union Aviation Safety Agency denies to lift the suspension on Pakistan airlines

The EASA issued a letter wherein it stated that "it would conduct its own evaluation before allowing resumption of flights from Pakistan."

Jan 26, 2022, 15:00 PM IST

NATO forces on standby amid fears of Russian invasion in Ukraine

NATO said on Monday it was putting forces on standby and reinforcing eastern Europe with more ships and fighter jets, and could also send additional troops to its south-east flank, in what Russia denounced as an escalation of tensions over Ukraine.

Jan 25, 2022, 00:56 AM IST

European Union Covid 19 travel pass will be valid for 9 months

Once the rule is effective, EU states will be obliged to let fully vaccinated travellers with a valid pass access their territory.

Dec 22, 2021, 06:59 AM IST