Trump has postponed sweeping Russia sanctions, leaving UK and EU businesses watching the potential effects on energy costs, trade and sterling.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have limited sanctions, preserving Bern’s flexibility to align with EU measures.
Kaja Kallas urged EU ambassadors to renew Russia sanctions as disputes over Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman test bloc unity.
The US House advanced a Graham sanctions bill that could target Russian energy buyers, with implications for Europe, sterling and London markets.
A Reuters report says the US told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, as European officials protested Moscow’s presence.
President Zelensky meets US Senate amid vote on new Russia sanctions, raising implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
Bulgaria plans to veto the EU’s new Russia sanctions, citing risks to its energy sector and economy, raising concerns for UK and European markets and sterling stability.
The EU has extended sanctions on Russia for one year, influencing UK and European markets amid shifting political support within the bloc.
Slovakia blocks the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia until Russian oil supplies via Ukraine’s Druzhba pipeline resume, affecting EU energy security and financial aid.