Neutral Finland’s leaders unequivocally said they intended to seek membership in the alliance, with Sweden expected to do the same, inviting new threats from Moscow.
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Amid Hardening Western Resolve, Signs of Russia’s Stalling in Eastern Ukraine
Pentagon officials say the Russian drive in Donbas is being hampered by poor logistics and stiff Ukrainian resistance.
Leader of E.U. Border Agency Departs After Accusations of Abuses During His Tenure
The head of the agency, which became emblematic of the bloc’s hardening migration policy, has faced mounting allegations of mismanagement, harassment and human rights abuses at Europe’s borders.
Europe Reluctantly Readies Russian Oil Embargo
Officials are drafting a phased import ban on Russian oil products, but the measure won’t be floated until after the second round of the French elections at the earliest.
Russia Shuffles Command in Ukraine as Thousands Flee the East
The Russian campaign will be consolidated under a veteran of the Syrian war, while Western nations pump additional arms into Ukraine.
Officials Say Russian Art, Seized by Finns, Should Return Home
Finnish custom officials had seized the art several days ago, but the Finns and European Union officials decided that art lent to museums for exhibit did not come under sanctions.
Europe and the U.S. Make Ambitious Plans to Reduce Reliance on Russian Gas
President Biden said the United States would send more natural gas to Europe, though he did not specify how given that the U.S. is already near its export capacity.
Exports to Russia Blocked by U.S. and Its Allies
To try to halt the war in Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have imposed the most sweeping export controls seen in decades on Russia. Now they have to enforce them.
Nadia Calviño, a Top Spanish Official, Wants More Women at the Decision-Making Table
Many of Spain’s leaders are female — evidence, Nadia Calviño says, of the “feminist society” that has emerged in her nation.
Ukraine War Forces a Question: How Far East Does Europe Go?
After Russia invaded, Ukraine asked to join the European Union, quickly. Moldova and Georgia have asked, too. Member states would rather not answer.