Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow expels 18 EU diplomats in retaliation for sanctions
Russia has expelled 18 European Union (EU) diplomats, the country`s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, reported IANS.
Apr 16, 2022, 06:57 AM IST
World powers impose fresh sanctions after 'Russia's invasion of Ukraine', Germany halts gas pipeline project
Western powers have long made clear that the fate of Ukraine wasn't worth a direct military confrontation with Russia and the potential of a world war, so sanctions were the only limited option.
Feb 23, 2022, 10:51 AM IST
Vladimir Putin attacks sanctions, protectionism on eve of G20
Sanctions against Russia, imposed because of the Ukraine crisis, "are not just short-sighted but go against the principles of the G20 for cooperation in the interests of all countries", Putin wrote in the business daily Handelsblatt, urging "open trade relations, based on uniform norms and standards".
Jul 06, 2017, 11:51 AM IST
Merkel wants to beef up sanctions against Russia
The issue of sanctions is due to be discussed at an EU summit on Thursday and Friday.
Oct 15, 2016, 23:40 PM IST
