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Russia was the leading supplier of natural gas, oil and coal to the EU in 2020 and 2021. Many Member States are historically dependent on fossil fuel supplies from Russia, which controlled a lot of the oil and gas pipeline infrastructure serving EU markets.
Concerns raised that loss of momentum could raise chance of agreement unravellingUK politics live – latest news updatesRishi Sunak’s plan to get a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol over the line this week has suffered a setback as further talks wit…
Moscow accused of attempting to source weapons parts through front companies in neighbouring statesRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesA group of 10 EU member states have called for a crackdown on Russia’s attempts to source military parts through …
Labour leader urges PM to ‘just get on with it’ and reach deal with EU over Northern IrelandKeir Starmer has accused Rishi Sunak of being too weak to take on Brexit “malcontents” on the Conservative benches and reach a deal with the EU over Northern Ir…
PM says Commons will be given a chance to ‘express its view’ on any final dealBritish Steel has announced the closure of the coking ovens at its Scunthorpe works with the loss of 260 jobs, my colleague Jasper Jolly reports.Graeme Wearden has reaction t…
Prime minister and EU press ahead on protocol agreement before momentum slipsRishi Sunak is preparing to face down his Brexit critics and press ahead with a deal on the Northern Ireland protocol if he can secure one in the coming days, government sourc…
Having been proved right about Russia, Warsaw is savoring its newfound influence in NATO and on Ukraine policy.
Beijing, in urgent need of reviving its economy, wants to mend ties with Europe but is struggling to create distance between itself and Moscow.
European Commission vice-president claims finishing line in sight but DUP says deal falls shortThe European Research Group of Eurosceptic Conservative MPs is demanding to see the full text of any deal on the Northern Ireland protocol, piling pressure o…
RCN suspends 48-hour strike in England planned for March with health secretary to meet union leaders. This live blog is now closedNurses in England pause strike action to enter ‘intensive’ pay talksMinette Batters, president of the National Farmers’ Un…