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Lithuania announced that it has frozen the assets of Fridman and Usmanov under national sanctions

Lithuania announced that it has frozen the assets of Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov under national sanctions. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys announced this on X, stating that sanctions pressure on Russia and those who contribute to its war must be strengthened and maintained. He also called the removal of the two Russian oligarchs from the EU sanctions list an «incorrect signal». At the end of September, EU member state ambassadors agreed to remove Fridman and Usmanov from the sanctions lists, while the EU extended sanctions against 3,000 companies and individuals for three years — the first such three-year extension, as previously the sanctions had to be renewed every six months. France and Slovakia had requested the removal of sanctions from Usmanov, and Luxembourg from Fridman.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Croatia sets eight demands for Montenegro, threatening its EU accession by 2028

Croatia has sent EU governments a document with eight conditions for Montenegro, including compensation for the Morinj camp detainees, the fate of 14 missing persons, property disputes, the return of the sailing ship Jadran and border settlement. Zagreb is blocking four negotiation chapters, although Montenegro has already closed 21 of 33 and is considered the frontrunner for EU accession by 2028.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

EU Summit in Brussels: Energy Prices, Budget Dispute and a Unified Position on Ukraine

EU leaders gathered for a two-day summit in Brussels. The agenda includes gas prices at their highest since the winter of 2022, a dispute over cutting the seven-year budget by €141 billion, trade relations with China, EU enlargement and support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will join the leaders on Friday; the draft of the final statements includes regret over Trump's decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

The EU sees no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine

EU officials say they have seen no signs that the US has stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, while examining reports of a slowdown in Starlink's operation. The EC highlighted the Govsatcom system and negotiations to connect Ukraine to it, with commercial satellite capacities to cover needs until 2029, when the Iris-2 constellation of over 300 satellites becomes operational. Kremlin spokesman Peskov said the information remains fragmented, while Trump stated intelligence sharing had not been halted.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
World

Latvia's PM says banning Russian grain transit is impossible

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs stated that Latvia cannot fully ban the transit of Russian grain, as the EU holds exclusive powers over tariffs and transit. Riga also cannot raise railway infrastructure fees by 300%. Latvia has contractual obligations to transport 300,000 tonnes of Russian grain, which is not under sanctions and belongs to Latvia's strategic partners — the USA, Switzerland and Japan. A transit ban could expose Latvia to lawsuits of 200–800 million euros. Kulbergs will raise the issue in Brussels.

Otabek Yusupov
2 min read
World

MEP Lange calls recent EU-China talks a 'good starting point'

Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's international trade committee, hopes the EU and China can reach a comprehensive agreement on their trade dispute by March next year. Talks by European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič in China showed some progress, but disagreements remain over electric vehicles, rare earth metals and market access.

Otabek Yusupov
1 min read
World

Europe Today: Spain's foreign minister, drone attacks off Bulgaria's coast, EU–China talks and the EU budget

In the Euronews Europe Today edition of 14 October 2026: an exclusive interview with Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares at the Warsaw Security Forum, drone strikes on two commercial ships off the Bulgarian coast, an assessment of European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič's talks in China, and the Irish compromise on the EU's seven-year budget ahead of the summit.

Aziz Karimov
1 min read
World

Hungary lifts veto: EU opens two more negotiation clusters for Ukraine's accession; Zelensky–Magyar meeting possible

The EU Council agreed to open two additional clusters of Ukraine's accession negotiations after Budapest lifted its veto amid an agreement on the rights of the Hungarian minority. Four of six clusters have now been opened. Euronews sources say diplomats are working on the first meeting between Zelensky and Magyar on the sidelines of the EU summit in Brussels, but it has not yet been officially confirmed.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read
Technology

EU satellite sovereignty at risk: budget expires in 2027, and launches still rely on American rockets

In Brussels, at the European Parliament, a meeting took place between regulators, EU politicians and Barcelona-based company Sateliot about frequencies and space industry funding. The EU space budget (€14.8 billion, 2021–2027) is expiring, and the Commission is proposing a competitiveness fund with €131 billion for defence and space. A single 2 GHz licence and Europe's dependence on SpaceX for launches were discussed.

Sardor Qodirov
4 min read
Economy

EU and Russia dispute the amount of energy payments: $209 billion vs $320.7 billion

The European Commission disputed the statement by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak that the EU has purchased $320.7 billion worth of Russian energy resources since 2022. According to Eurostat data (COMEXT), payments from March 2022 to July 2026 amounted to €197 billion ($209 billion). US President Donald Trump cited his own figure — $250 billion. The discrepancies reflect competing narratives about the EU's dependence on Russian energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read
World

Germany, Italy and Belgium proposed an 'emergency brake' for EU legislation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever sent a letter to European Council President António Costa proposing a mechanism to suspend new EU laws that are excessively burdensome for businesses. The issue is set to be discussed at the summit in Brussels on Thursday.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
World

Polish Defense Minister Urged to Put EU Defense Industry on a 'Wartime Footing'

Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said at the Warsaw Security Forum that Europe must multiply its military production, otherwise it will negatively affect future generations. According to him, Russia is already operating in such a mode. According to Estonian intelligence, Russia produced about 7 million munitions in 2025, while the EU and Norway will produce only about 2 million 150 mm shells.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Economy

Greece increases heating allowance by 30% and introduces a diesel fuel subsidy

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis announced a 30% increase in the heating allowance compared to last year and a direct subsidy on heating oil at the pump. The ministry will present details of the measure on Wednesday. The decision comes amid rising fuel prices in Europe: Germany temporarily cut its excise tax by 17 cents per liter from October 1, and Spain extended its tax discounts — both measures remain in effect until the end of December.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
World

EU lifts anti-corruption restrictions on Hungary, unfreezing €4.2 billion

The EU Council terminated the budgetary conditionality mechanism introduced in 2022 under Viktor Orbán's government. The decision unfreezes €4.2 billion and restores Hungary's access to Erasmus+ and Horizon Europe. After the victory of Péter Magyar's Tisza party, an agreement was reached to unlock a total of €16.4 billion in exchange for reforms.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read