Sanctions on Russia are a 'priority' for Ireland's EU Presidency, McEntee says

Russia sanctions are 'priority' for Irish presidency of EU, says Helen McEntee

Ms McEntee is in Brussels to attend a meeting of EU foreign ministers

Government will work with EU on Aughinish, says minister

A Government minister has said Ireland will absolutely work with the EU to update sanctions on products exported to Russia if a still-awaited independent report into Limerick-based Aughinish Alumina site confirms products are being used by Russia's army.

As Europe rearms, Ireland’s neutrality and aid policy show what real security could look like

Ireland takes over the EU presidency as analysts ridicule its defence spending - Europe's lowest at 0.2 percent of its GDP. But contributions to European security should not be measured by spending on arms alone: and Ireland is the case in point.

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies.

Britain sanctions 7 Russians, institutes over Alexei Navalny assassination

Britain sanctions 7 Russians, institutes over Alexei Navalny assassination

Kerry vs Dublin All-Ireland predictions

Kerry vs Dublin All-Ireland predictions

UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny and Skripal

Britain has imposed sanctions on nine Russian people and entities for developing chemical weapons

Most Progressive EU Member Takes Over Presidency — What Drives Ireland’s Agenda? 

Ireland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July, handing one of the bloc’s most socially progressive and pro-Brussels governments control of the EU’s legislative agenda for the next six months. While Dublin promises competitiveness and security, conservatives warn it will use the role to advance progressive priorities across Europe. The post Most Progressive EU Member Takes Over Presidency — What Drives Ireland’s Agenda? appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

EU vote adds pressure to impose ban on alumina exports to Russia

“We are now into the fifth year of Russia’s brutal, illegal, and unprovoked war of aggression in Ukraine. With this vote, we condemn Russia’s war in the strongest possible terms and reiterate our unwavering solidarity with the people of Ukraine.” These were the strong words from Fine Gael Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly following a [] The post EU vote adds pressure to impose ban on alumina exports to Russia appeared first on Limerick Post.

Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys

Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys

URGENT: EU, UK Hit Russia With Joint Sanctions Over Cyber Attacks

The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions on 33 Russian-linked individuals and entities accused of conducting cyber attacks across Europe. The measures target actors allegedly connected to Russia’s FSB intelligence service.

More houses in rural Ireland sounds great until you ask about the buses

Also: Ireland took over the EU Council presidency this week and most of the country barely noticed.

Zelensky Visits Ireland as Dublin Takes Over EU Council Presidency | Dawn News English

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Dublin as Ireland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union. He called for stronger European security cooperation and continued support for Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing war. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #Ireland #EuropeanUnion #WorldNews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale

The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted.

EU Reverses Course, Not Expected To Sanction Russian Orthodox Church Leader, Lukoil Chief

Source link The European Union will not impose sanctions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and the chief of Russia’s largest private oil company, after Bulgaria vetoed the

EU ambassadors in Athens mark start of Irish presidency

Ireland’s priorities for its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union were presented in Athens on Thursday, marking the start of the 18-month “Trio Presidency” shared by Ireland, Greece and Lithuania.

Irish Prime Minister Martin at the European Parliament: “We need a budget that can match our ambitions”

Dublin’s objectives for its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU also include security and competitiveness, through the European ‘One Europe, One Market’ roadmap

Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

Ireland takes over EU presidency with focus on enlargement and tough budget talks

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that France would also place sanctions on some Russian individuals and entities.

France to summon Russian ambassador, impose sanctions over alleged cyberattacks

Paris, July 13 (SANA) France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Monday that Paris will summon the Russian ambassador in the coming days and impose sanctions over what it described as large-scale cyberattacks attributed to Moscow against several European countries, including France. According to AFP, Barrot said the sanctions will target nine individuals and four []

WATCH: Trump says in Erdogan meeting that U.S. will lift Turkey sanctions, consider selling F-35s

We're going to be taking the sanctions off, OK? President Donald Trump said in response to a question during a meeting at the presidential palace in Ankara.

Ireland takes over rotating EU Council presidency for 6 months

Dublin says during its term it is prioritizing security, competitiveness, and democratic values

Adoption of EU's 21st Russia sanctions package could be postponed until autumn – sources

If EU member states fail to reach an agreement on the European Union's 21st Russia sanctions package this week, its adoption could be postponed until autumn, while the freeze on the Russian oil price cap would be approved separately as a standalone sanctions measure on Monday 14 July.

Conor McGregor disparages today's Ireland when asked about his declining popularity there

Conor McGregor did little to hide his frustration with the current social, political and economic state of Ireland after being asked about his declining popularity on the Emerald Isle

Trump Says US Will Lift Sanctions on Turkey

President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that he would lift sanctions. In 2020, Trump imposed sanctions on Turkey because Ankara agreed to buy an advanced Russian missile defense system. “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump said in a meeting with Erdoğan on Tuesday. “It’s time to do that. We []

Erdoğan says ‘promise’ made on F-35 in Trump meeting

The U.S. president said he would lift sanctions on Turkey but was non-committal about a deal for the advanced fighter jets ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara.

EU, UK impose first-ever joint sanctions against Russian cyber-war complex

The new sanctions are part of the EU's largest-ever package of measures, and the first time Romania has proposed specific restrictions against Russia.

Ireland takes the EU presidency with Big Tech paying 40 per cent of its tax bill

Ireland takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on 1 July, inheriting a legislative agenda that includes proposals to curb Europe’s reliance on American tech, simplify the bloc’s digital rulebook, decide whether to ban children from social media, and overhaul telecom regulations. The country holding the presidency is supposed to act as [] This story continues at The Next Web