Sanctions against Russia

The United States House of Representatives has approved a comprehensive legislative package worth 95 billion USD, earmarking funds for Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. Despite facing opposition from a faction within the Republican Party, the bill secured passage with significant bipartisan support, with 316 votes in favor and 94 against.

Russian oil and products have become trapped at sea on four tankers after the United States hit the vessels with fresh Iran-related sanctions, LSEG data showed on Friday.

In a significant move reflecting shifting dynamics in global oil trade, Turkey's Dortyol terminal, a key Mediterranean oil hub, has announced its decision to cease accepting Russian oil imports. This decision comes in response to mounting pressure from US sanctions and signals a notable departure from Turkey's recent reliance on Russian crude.

The Greek trade deficit fell by 11.3% in December and by 20% in 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Wednesday.

"You are our enemy, we are fighting against our own people, you have taken our peaceful life, you have destroyed our state," are some of the words that soldiers and officers are addressing the President of Ukraine, Sputnik reported.

Vui said that the one and only topic in Davos is Ukraine and everything that is happening there, and everything else is on the margins. As he says, today he talked to many world and economic leaders.

The European Union will launch a total economic war against Russia. This was stated by the Minister of Finance of France Bruno Le Maire in an interview with France Info radio.

"We will launch a total economic and financial war against Russia," the minister said. "The Russian people will bear the consequences."

The session started around 12.25, and its beginning was followed by great applause addressed to the Ambassador of Ukraine to the EU, as well as to the citizens of Ukraine who were invited to the extraordinary session of the European Parliament. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, will also address the audience.

Foreign Minister Teodora Genchovska took part in an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the EU member states, held on the evening of February 27, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. Steps to support Ukraine and provide humanitarian aid were discussed.

The Russian ruble has collapsed by nearly 30% against the dollar following the entry into force of new tough sanctions against Russia.