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Ruble hits over 2-year high vs euro as Russia halts some gas supplies

The rouble soared to a more than two-year high against the euro in Moscow trade on Wednesday, supported by existing capital controls and upcoming income tax payments

Russia warns it may cut natural gas supplies to other EU countries

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has warned that other European Union customers may be cut off from Russian natural gas supplies if they refuse to pay in rouble, a report said

EU estimates between 60% to 80% of its population by now has had Covid

The European Commission said that between 60% and 80% of the EU population was estimated to have been infected with Covid-19

EU begins emergency talks as Russia halts gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the announcement by Gazprom is yet another attempt by Russia to use gas as an instrument of blackmail

Russia says it's cutting gas to 2 European Union nations in escalation

Russia decided to shut off gas to two European Union nations that staunchly back Kyiv

Russian military appoints new 'head' of Kherson region in Ukraine

Last week, Ukrainian Defence Ministry's spokesman Olexandr Motuzyanyk said Russia is preparing to hold a "referendum" in the Kherson region on joining Russia

India-Europe will be on same page over Ukraine crisis, says Polish minister

Foreign ministers of Luxembourg and Lithuania -- Jean Asselborn and Gabrielius Landsbergis -- stressed on the need for weapons delivery to Ukraine

What happens in Ukraine will have impact on Indo-Pacific: EU chief

She said the world's response to Russia's aggression will decide the future of both the international system and the global economy

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New EU law can improve social media

European Union chief, EAM discuss India-EU partnership, Ukraine conflict

European Commission President, who is on a two-day visit, is also slated to meet President Ram Nath Kovind and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

European Union, India to set up trade, technology council: EU chief Ursula

Both sides agreed that rapid changes in the geopolitical environment highlight the need for joint in-depth strategic engagement

Ukraine war reminder that dependency on Russian fuels unsustainable: EU

The European Commission President said the energy policy has become the security policy as well

European Union to pursue trade deal with India to reduce its ties to Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is on a two-day visit to India.

Work of Russian embassy in Washington blocked by US authorities: Ambassador

The US, along with the G7 nations and European Union (EU) has imposed severe and immediate economic sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine

Tech giants face landmark fines for breaches under EU's new content rules

Noncompliance could cost companies as much as 6% of global annual sales when the rules go into effect, in 2023 or 2024 depending on their size.

India wants to be friends with the West, but needs Russia: Sitharaman

"India wants to be friends with the European Union and the Western, free, liberal world, but not as a weak friend that needs desperate help here and there," Sitharaman said

European Union reaches landmark deal on hate speech, disinformation

EU Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager said, with today's agreement we ensure that platforms are held accountable for the risks their services can pose to society and citizens

Looking to deepen pain for Putin, West studying oil and gas sector

Cutting off Russian profits from oil and natural gas sales has become a main topic among world leaders looking at what else they can do to force Putin to end his invasion

Technology companies face billions in fines under EU content rules

The landmark Digital Services Act is the EU's answer to what it sees as a failure by tech giants to combat illegal content on their platforms.

EU poised to unveil rules forcing Big Tech to protect users

EU officials were negotiating Friday over the final details of the legislation, dubbed the Digital Services Act