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Alexander Lukashenko Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko thanked the United States for lifting some sanctions against Belarus, BelTA reports. "The Americans have started lifting sanctions against us—thanks to them for that. It will make our work easier. This is also very important," the head of state noted at a meeting with Valentin Rybakov, Belarus's Permanent Representative to the UN. Acco...

Roman AbramovichThe General Court of the European Union has refused to lift sanctions against former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, his son Alexander and Russian businessman Roman Abramovich. The decisions are published on the court's website. Viktor Yanukovych challenged several EU Council decisions to impose and extend sanctions against him from August 2......

In response to Trump's demands for the EU to impose tariffs on China and India and refuse Russian fuel, European sources told the WSJ that the union would not use tariffs in politics and called the energy issue sensitiveThe European Union is facing demands from US President Donald Trump to impose significant tariffs on some goods from China and India to increase pressure on Russia, The Wall Street...

Виктор Янукович Суд Евросоюза отклонил апелляцию экс-президента Украины Виктора Януковича, который требовал отменить санкции, введенные против него за «поддержку или реализацию действий, которые угрожают территориальной целостности, суверенитету и независимости Украины», следует из официального постановления инстанции. В документе указано около 3......

Experts note that future generations of Europeans will likely grow up with less meat in their diets, which they consider "necessary and beneficial" given the significant environmental impact of livestock farming. They point out that this activity accounts for more than half of the carbon footprint, and food as a whole accounts for almost half of the environmental impact in Europe. Lower cost alter...

At AnimaNaturalis, we urge the abandonment of the agreements in their current form, given their devastating impact on millions of animals. Mercosur countries (Argentina, Brazil , Paraguay, and Uruguay) are already the EU's main trading partners for beef and chicken. The EU-Mercosur agreement will provide significant additional market access for these products, which are produced under intensive li...

The Vice President noted that the United States is ready to develop cooperation with Russia in the future, and its isolation makes no sense if the conflict in Ukraine ends. Without progress in the settlement, Trump threatens sanctions against Moscow and its partners J.D. VanceUS President Donald Trump sees no reason to isolate Russia economically outside the context of the Russian-Ukrainian confli...

The court ruled that the current extension of restrictions against Pumpyansky — until September 15, 2025 — should be annulled. The businessman was included in the sanctions list in March 2022 Dmitry PumpyanskyThe European Court of Justice in Luxembourg has lifted sanctions against businessman Dmitry Pumpyansky. The ruling states that the current extension of the restrictive measures (until 15 Sept...

Bessent held a meeting with the European Commission's envoy on sanctions and subsequently noted that the United States is ready to introduce new tough measures with the support of the European side. Scott BessentThe US and EU are keeping all options on the table for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine , US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement after a meeting with European Commission s...

The EU abolished the simplified visa regime with Russia back in 2022 due to the military operation in Ukraine . The fee for processing documents has doubled, and the processing time for applications from Russians has also increased.The European Union is discussing the possibility of tightening the rules for issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens as part of the development of a new, 19th sancti...

Paris and Berlin are proposing that Brussels impose sanctions against foreign financial institutions associated with the SPFS, Russia's equivalent of SWIFT, Euractiv reports. Moscow considers the restrictions illegal. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left to right)As part of discussions on the 19th EU anti-Russian sanctions package, France and Germany are prop...

The EU must stop buying fuel from Russia if it wants US sanctions against it, Wright said. The EU has declared a complete refusal by 2027. Brussels has already committed to buying $750 billion in energy from the US over three years Chris WrightEuropean countries should stop buying Russianoil and gas if they want Washington to tighten sanctions against Moscow, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told ...

The proposals are at a very early stage and are unlikely to be adopted unless the US also focuses on combating China's imports of Russian energy, the source said. Moscow considers the sanctions illegal.The European Union is considering imposing sanctions against China over its purchase of Russian energy products, according to the Financial Times (FT), citing European officials. EU officials and di...

Norway, as part of sanctions against Russia, has lowered the maximum price for RussianOil prices fell from $60 to $47.6, the country's government reports . Thus, the authorities have banned the import and transfer of Russian oil and petroleum products to Norway, the EU , and third countries if their price exceeds $47.6. Furthermore, they have banned the provision of brokerage services, technical a...

According to preliminary data published by INAC over the last 30 working days, the historical maximum reached in May 2022 has not yet been broken, and the figure of $5,454 recorded in August has not been reached. Last week, the average export revenue (IMEx) was $5,752, and the gap continues to widen year-on-year, reaching an average of $4,934, up almost 21% from $4,......

The EU should permanently stop purchasing gas from Russia, the European Commission stated. In the spring, it presented a plan to phase out Russian gas by the end of 2027. The EU agreed to replace Russian energy resources with American ones.The European Union must permanently stop purchasing Russian energy resources and urgently find a solution to its dependence on them, said European Commissioner ...

If peace talks in Ukraine do not progress, Europe and the US will impose additional sanctions , Macron has threatened . Trump previously promised that the US would take a “different position” if there was no progress in the settlement process. Video Europe and the United States will impose sanctions against Russia if it abandons peace initiatives, French President Emmanuel Macron said after talks ...

In addition, Australia announced the lifting of restrictions on American bison, first introduced in 2003. The trade deal with the European Union has long been fought for by American producers, said Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Producers Association. “The EU has been our main target for a number of years now,” he explained. “I would say we’ve been pushing for tariffs and c...

Европейский союз и блок Аргентины, Бразилии, Парагвая и Уругвая достигли соглашения о заключении крупнейшего в истории ЕС торгового соглашения в декабре прошлого года, примерно через 25 лет после начала переговоров. Теперь для этого требуется одобрение Европейского союза, для чего требуется голосование в Европейском парламенте и квалифицированное большинство правительств ЕС, то есть 15 из 27 члено...

Brazilian exports are forecast toChicken meat production is set to fall 2% in 2025 as bans from China and the EU remain in place following a case of bird flu reported earlier this year. Exports to China alone are down 32.2% as of July, although shipments are expected to recover in 2026. Meanwhile, domestic chicken production continues to grow. In contrast, Brazil’s egg exports are set to grow 116....

The EU Court has once again rejected USM founder Alisher Usmanov's claim to lift sanctions, finding them justified. The court found Usmanov's arguments, including violation of rights and lack of evidence, to be unfounded Alisher UsmanovThe European Court of Justice has again rejected the claim of USM holding founder Alisher Usmanov to lift European sanctions. The decision was published in the EU j...

Beef prices have reached record levels thanks to strong demand from China and the United States , which exceeds available export volumes. Brazil has also seen strong interest in this product. Lamb prices have risen for four consecutive months, driven by limited supplies from Oceania and strong global demand. Poultry meat prices increased slightly as a result of rising Brazilian export prices follo...

The captain and owner of the sailing vessel "Shtandart" attempted to challenge EU sanctions to gain entry to European ports, but were denied. Several cases of vessels being denied entry to EU ports were reported last year.The General Court of the European Union has refused to accept the claim filed by the captain and owner of the sailing frigate Shtandart (a replica of a historic frigate from the ...

If you, like most Belarusians, consider the Dyatlovo District of the Grodno Region to be agricultural, you should know: this is a mistake. It is industrial. And the small town itself, which is located far from major highways and railways, is a city that has twice been recognized as the best in the country for doing business. BELTA correspondents went to the west of Belarus to understand why invest...

- Beef: Global beef prices are expected to remain high in the near term , driven by limited supply and robust demand. While prices in the United States ( US ) and the European Union ( EU ) remain stable amid declining cattle herds, Brazil faces a downside risk due to the 50% US tariff. However, Australia is likely to benefit from the tariff change, strengthening its position in the US market. - Po...

The EU is discussing tougher measures within the 19th package, including targeted sanctions against suspected participants in the shadow fleet "ecosystem." Separately, the EC is discussing the use of frozen Russian assets.EU countries are discussing tougher measures in the upcoming 19th sanctions package against Russia following the attack on Kyiv on the night of August 28, Euractiv reports, citin...

LetterOne froze approximately $300 million in dividends it was unable to pay to Aven and Fridman due to sanctions. Mikhail FridmanInvestment group LetterOne has deferred approximately $300 million in unpaid dividends after Western sanctions prevented it from paying them to Russian bankers Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, the Financial Times (FT) reported. LetterOne, whose assets include retailer Hol...

A Threat to Family Farms The main concern among NGOs is that the agreement will open the door to massive beef imports from Mercosur countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Environmentalists say this will threaten the profitability of small farms, which are already suffering from low prices and intense competition. Brian Meredith, a farmer and member of Environmental Pillar, ...

Opening the Market to American Goods According to Sabet, the agreement, in its current form, opens the door to American producers of pork, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products. However, this is happening without any real guarantees of compliance with the high production and environmental standards in place in Europe. This creates an uneven playing field for local producers, who are forced to adh...