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EU hopeful for Russian oil embargo deal in May
The European Union still aims to agree a phased embargo on Russia oil this month despite concerns about supply in eastern Europe, four diplomats and officials said on Friday, rejecting suggestions of a delay or watering down proposals.
read more... 16/05/2022
EC aims to ban Russian crude imports within 6 months
The European Commission will propose to end Russian crude oil imports to the EU within six months and refined products by the end of the year, its president Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
read more... 05/05/2022
EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo
The European Commission may spare Hungary and Slovakia from an embargo on buying Russian oil, now under preparation, wary of the two countries' dependence on Russian crude, two EU officials said on Monday.
read more... 03/05/2022
EU inches forward on Russian oil ban as Germany, Hungary soften opposition
The two main opponents to a ban on Russian oil imports, Germany and Hungary, have softened their opposition to the move. EURACTIV looks at the options on the table and the state of play.
read more... 28/04/2022
Brussels prepares to hit Russia with ‘smart sanctions’ on oil imports
The European Union is preparing “smart sanctions” against Russian oil imports, The Times reported on Monday (25 April), citing the European Commission’s executive vice-president, Valdis Dombrovskis.
read more... 26/04/2022