EU gives initial OK to more Russia sanctions over Siemens, no final decision
European Union states have given initial backing to a German proposal to blacklist several more Russian nationals and companies over the delivery of Siemens (SIEGn.DE) gas turbines to Crimea, but made no final decision, diplomats said.
Europe seeks to set global trade rules after Trump steps back
If Donald Trump's ditching of a U.S.-led trade alliance with Pacific Rim nations wasn't a gift to the European Union, then it must be the next best thing.
Factbox: How proposed new U.S. sanctions would affect Russia
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to impose new sanctions on Moscow, triggering an angry reaction from Russian officials, but analysts are playing down the impact.
Trump open to signing Russia sanctions legislation: official
The White House said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump was open to signing legislation toughening sanctions on Russia after Senate and House leaders reached agreement on a bill late last week.
EU increases pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter over user terms
European Union authorities have increased pressure on Facebook, Google and Twitter to amend their user terms to bring them in line with EU law after proposals submitted by the tech giants were considered insufficient.
U.S. lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill for Russia, Iran, North Korea
U.S. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and now also North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday.
Macron to discuss Ukraine with Putin, Merkel and Poroshenko
French President Emmanuel Macron will call the leaders of Russia, Germany and Ukraine on Monday to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, his office said in a statement, as world powers step up efforts to try to end the violence in the region.
Merkel's Bavarian ally opposes Macron's euro zone reform plans: Der Spiegel
A senior member of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's plans to reform the euro zone by installing a joint finance minister and creating a common budget, in an interview published on Saturday.
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