Tag: von der Leyen, Ursula

Forces Battle for Ukraine City, as E.U. Ratchets Up Responses

As Russian forces advanced into Sievierodonetsk, Ukraine’s allies promised increased aid, a sharp drop in Russian oil imports and efforts to ship Ukrainian grain out of the country.

As Ukraine Fights, Does the E.U. Owe It Membership?

Brussels supports Kyiv’s battle against Russia, but gaining full membership to the bloc could take years. Is there another way to bind Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia to Europe?

Amid Sanctions, Putin Reminds the World of His Own Economic Weapons

The Russian leader has stabilized the ruble and kept Europe’s leaders guessing by threatening to cut off energy. But he has left the country financially isolated.

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.