EU gives initial OK to more Russia sanctions over Siemens, no final decision
European Union states have given initial backing to a German proposal to blacklist several more Russian nationals and companies over the delivery of Siemens (SIEGn.DE) gas turbines to Crimea, but made no final decision, diplomats said.
Russia, EU bristle at proposed new U.S. sanctions on Moscow, warn of action
Russia warned it was edging closer to retaliation against Washington after the House of Representatives backed new U.S. sanctions on Moscow, while the European Union said the move might affect its energy security and it stood ready to act too.
Trump, without evidence, cites Ukraine ties to ex-rival Clinton
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted the investigation into alleged Russian meddling in last year's U.S. election and raised questions, without offering evidence, about Ukrainian support for his Democratic presidential rival, Hillary Clinton.
Trump open to signing Russia sanctions legislation: official
The White House said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump was open to signing legislation toughening sanctions on Russia after Senate and House leaders reached agreement on a bill late last week.
Exclusive: Germany wants more EU sanctions on Russia over Siemens Crimea turbines - sources
Germany is urging the European Union to add up to four more Russian nationals and companies to the bloc's sanctions blacklist over Siemens (SIEGn.DE) gas turbines delivered to Moscow-annexed Crimea, two sources in Brussels said.
U.S. lawmakers reach deal on sanctions bill for Russia, Iran, North Korea
U.S. Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on legislation that allows new sanctions against Russia, Iran and now also North Korea, leading congressional Democrats said on Saturday.
Macron to discuss Ukraine with Putin, Merkel and Poroshenko
French President Emmanuel Macron will call the leaders of Russia, Germany and Ukraine on Monday to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine, his office said in a statement, as world powers step up efforts to try to end the violence in the region.
Crimean scandal prompts Siemens to retreat from Russian energy
Germany's Siemens tried to distance itself from a Crimean sanctions scandal on Friday, halting deliveries of power equipment to Russian state-controlled customers and reviewing supply deals.
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