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Google and Facebook 'Jedi Blue' ad deal probed by EU, Britain

The Jedi Blue agreement enables Meta via its Meta Audience Network, to participate in Google's Open Bidding programme, which is a rival to header bidding.

EU disburses first instalment of EUR 300 million aid to Ukraine

The remaining funds (EUR 600 million) will be disbursed later in the year, in line with the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the EU and Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: EU to boost military support to Kyiv, mulling new sanctions

The EU's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said the 27 officials taking part at two-day summit outside Paris will agree to inject an extra 500 million euros into the fund for military aid to Ukraine

EU leaders seek ways to give support economies amid high energy prices

European Union leaders on Friday tried to find ways to support the continent's economies as they face skyrocketing energy prices amid a crisis aggravated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

China not supplying aircraft parts after sanctions, says Russia

Russia would eye opportunities to source parts from countries, including Turkey and India, after failing to get them from China

Euro dips as traders await EU policy response to war in Ukraine

Traders were looking to the ECB meeting later in the day for clues about how policy makers will balance the risk of higher inflation with the damage war in Ukraine will cause to economic growth

Record inflation hits EU countries as sanctions against Russia kick in

High inflation has hit the European Union as energy prices skyrocket amid the Russia-Ukraine war

Zelenskyy discusses with EU members on various sanction against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with EU members and talked to Charles Michel, President of the European Council to discuss various sanctions against Russia to ensure the security of civilians.Taking to Twitter on Wednesday, Zelenskyy said, "Consultations with EU partners continue. Talked with Charles Michel @eucopresident. Discussed sanctions against the Russian aggressor, the need for coordinated pressure on Russia to ensure the security of civilians, support for Ukraine in our struggle & Ukraine's membership in the #EU. #StopRussia."Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Antony Blinken, US secretary of state to discuss strengthing Ukraine's defence capabilities."Call with @SecBlinken on further steps to strengthen Ukraine's defence capabilities," Kuleba tweeted.He further thanked the US government for banning the import of Russian oil. He further tweeted, "Grateful to the U.S. for the new package of tough sanctions on Russia. Pressure must be ...

EU hits Russia with more sanctions, set to snub Ukraine on swift membership

EU targets 160 Russians, including oligarchs, also slaps sanctions on Belarus central bank, three lenders; EU leaders to discuss war in Ukraine at summit on Thursday

Europe faces pressure to join boycott of Russian oil and gas

The 27-member European Union faces far more economic pain from the war and resulting sanctions than the U.S. true above all when it comes to the oil and gas that powers vehicles

EU announces 500 mn euros in humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine

The European Union has announced 500 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, saying it had taken in two million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion so far and expected millions more.

Sovereign wealth funds likely to keep away from Russia, says researcher

Middle Eastern and Chinese sovereign wealth funds are likely to avoid new deals in Russia for now after its invasion of Ukraine, says researcher

EU aims sanctions on 14 wealthy Russians, dozens of lawmakers

The EU is also divided over whether to impose an embargo on Russian oil

EU energy roadmap to cut reliance on Russian gas by two-third in a year

he plan envisages ending reliance on all Russian fossil fuels 'well before' 2030

Ukraine war: Oil markets fret over supply shock as some buyers shun Russia

Russia is the world's top exporter of crude and oil products combined, at around 7 million barrels per day (bpd) or 7% of global supply

Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill

Proposed US aid for Ukraine, European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, top Senator said, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal

Pakistan under western pressure to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The NATO, US, UK and the European Union (EU) are taking to global platforms like the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to gather global support in condemning Russia over its aggression in Ukraine

Putin warns 3rd parties against creating Ukraine no-fly zone

Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view any move in this direction as an intervention that "will pose a threat to our service members

Ukraine crisis puts euro on course for worst week in two years

Euro fell to $1.1008 in early Asia trade, its weakest since May 2020, following news Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was on fire after an attack by Russian troops

Moldova, Georgia file applications to join EU amid Russia-Ukraine conflict

This come two days after Ukraine said it was seeking fast-track membership to the bloc.