The United Kingdom announced it will back a full ban on maritime services – including insurance and shipping – for Russian crude and refined oil, moving beyond the existing $44.10‑per‑barrel price‑cap rule. Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the UK will not let U.S. reluctance stop the measure and is prepared to coordinate with EU partners. The proposal aligns with the European Commission’s own maritime‑services ban, though implementation has been delayed by disagreements within the EU, notably Hungary’s opposition. Officials indicated the ban could be enacted as soon as possible once European consensus is reached.
Europe marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion with a high‑profile solidarity event in Kyiv, where EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa stood beside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The gathering showcased symbolic support...
U.S. tech giants such as Google, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are increasingly becoming sole owners of undersea data cables, giving them unprecedented control over global internet traffic. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions, President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs and hinted at...
Ireland’s finance minister warned that the newly‑formed “E6” club of Europe’s six biggest economies could sideline smaller states as it pushes ahead on financial‑market integration, euro promotion and defence spending. The E6 – Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and...