Finland’s foreign minister urged the EU to halt Russian tourist visas, adding to a debate watched by European travel and business sectors.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as disputes over Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman test bloc unity.
Kaja Kallas shelved an EU defence expert group after German and Italian resistance, delaying a forum set to include Britain and Ukraine.
The EU has summoned Russia's envoy after a missile strike near Kyiv, signaling tougher sanctions that could impact UK and European defense industries and financial markets.
The EU recommends cutting €2 million funding to the Venice Biennale over Russia’s participation, impacting UK and European cultural funding and market dynamics.
EU diplomat Kaja Kallas warns Russia, China, and the US are pursuing divide-and-rule strategies to weaken the EU, stressing unity's importance for British and European market stability.