Budrys added that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin uses tactics to avoid sanctions, but these must be countered. Read also: Lithuania ready to join peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, foreign minister says in Kyiv “Deception,

The European Union and Britain on Tuesday rolled out a sweeping set of sanctions targeting what they call Russia's "shadow fleet", a covert network of tankers used to secretly move Russian oil across the globe.

The UK and EU on Tuesday announced fresh sanctions targeting Russian arms suppliers, energy exporters and groups accused of spreading disinformation.

MOSCOW HAS SAID it intercepted 159 drones launched into its territory by Ukraine last night on the same day Vladimir Putin paid a visit to the recently recaptured Kursk region.The drones mostly targeted Russian regions bordering Ukraine and were launched from 8:00 pm Moscow time (1700 GMT) Tuesday until 8:00 am on Wednesday,

By Andrew Gray, Sam Tabahriti and Susan Heavey BRUSSELS/LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The EU and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia on Tuesday without waiting for Washington to join them,

The European Union is increasing pressure on US President Donald Trump to strike Russia with new sanctions. The conversation between the American leader and the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, failed to secure Russia’s commitment to a ceasefire in Ukraine,

European leaders are scrambling to speak directly with President Trump ahead of his one-on-one call with Vladimir Putin, a call the White House says will take place this week. This is the first publicly confirmed conversation between the two men in nearly three months,

In a joint letter led by Austria, 15 member states pitch a "renewed, targeted and joint global diplomatic outreach effort" to strengthen leverage on Russia. View on euronews

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the EU leaders will call US President Donald Trump tomorrow. The call is scheduled just before the American leader's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin,