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Why did Sweden arrest two suspects over alleged Russia sanctions breaches?

Swedish authorities have arrested two individuals suspected of violating international sanctions linked to Russia, marking another high profile enforcement action tied to Western restrictions imposed after the war in Ukraine.

12 May 2026-23:10
Poland signs €44B EU defence loan to boost military

Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission aimed at funding the modernisation of its armed forces and defence industry, under which it will receive nearly €44 billion ($52 billion).

08 May 2026-16:46
Europe pushes ahead on Ukraine as US support weakens

European leaders are increasing support for Ukraine amid signs that the United States is stepping back from its involvement in the conflict with Russia. The shift became more visible after US President Donald Trump stated that responsibility for Ukraine’s future should largely fall on Europe.

07 May 2026-13:09
ECB flags weak equity integration across euro area markets

07 May 2026-10:39
EU moves into the South Caucasus through Yerevan

Editor’s note: Seymur Mammadov is a special commentator for News.Az and the director of the international expert club EurAsiaAz. The article reflects the author’s personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the views of News.Az.

07 May 2026-00:15
Tesla's Full Self-Driving faces tough EU scrutiny

05 May 2026-10:06
“Made in Europe” and China’s interests: can they be reconciled?

China has warned the European Union of possible retaliatory measures if the new European “Made in Europe” law harms Chinese companies, Xinhua news agency reported, citing China’s Ministry of Commerce.

02 May 2026-09:56
Ocampo scandal: Experts assess risks for Europe, Azerbaijan and South Caucasus peace process

European politics has once again been drawn into controversy — one that appears to extend beyond routine lobbying practices. Published materials involving former International Criminal Court prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo and his son Tomás raise questions about the transparency of European institutions, the influence of lobbying networks, possible corrupt ties, and attempts to shape political processes in both the European Union and the South Caucasus.

01 May 2026-11:24
Azerbaijani gas expands its presence in Europe

23 Apr 2026-10:21
EU moves to reduce energy reliance amid Middle East tensions

The European Commission has put forward a new package of measures designed to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and tackle rising energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to a press release issued on Wednesday.

22 Apr 2026-15:26

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