Russia’s central bank took unexpected actions
The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Russia reduced the key interest rate from 14.25% to 14%. The central bank has been lowering it since June 2025, but this time the market expected…
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“Mere” stores are closing across Lithuania
On Friday, after the news that Russian businessman Sergey Schneider, who owns the retail chain “Mere”, was included in the European Union’s sanctions list, in Lithuania…
Latvia banned the import of certain Russian and Belarusian goods
The Latvian parliament on Thursday, during an extraordinary session, adopted a draft law prepared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which introduces a national [ban/restriction] on certain goods whose origin…
Kęstutis Budrys: Concessions made in the 21st package of sanctions against Russia weaken pressure on the Kremlin
After the European Union approved the 21st package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Kęstutis Budrys says that concessions to the energy sector…
Diplomats: EU agreed on new package of sanctions against Russia
European Union (EU) countries on Thursday agreed on a new, softened package of sanctions against Russia after weeks of disputes, diplomats said.
„Politico“: one country thwarted the EU’s plan for sanctions against Russia
European Union (EU) countries failed to agree on new wide-ranging sanctions against Russia, as Greece blocked these measures to protect its fuel shipping industry, writes…
Kasčiūnas evaluated the MFA’s “pulled brake” regarding artists supporting the Kremlin: does the minister not want to look weak?
With the Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposing to reject the initiative of the opposition and several ruling parties to enshrine in law a ban on performers performing in Belarus and Russia…
MFA rejects the proposal not to allow those who performed in Russia and Belarus into Lithuania: also named the reason
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs supports the idea that performers who have performed in Russia, Belarus, or occupied territories after… should be banned from entering Lithuania.
Forbes: after the war, Russia faces one of two scenarios – both bleak
Russia – an oil state that for decades tried to use natural gas as a pressure tool against Europe, has now begun to limit fuel supplies domestically due to their shortage…
“Financial Times”: EU must not weaken sanctions on Russia – this could have severe consequences
As the European Union tries to coordinate the 21st package of economic sanctions against Russia, the unity of the Community is weakening. Several capitals have demanded exceptions or are blocking some of the measures,…