The Kyiv Independent
News, analyses, investigations, opinions, podcasts and more. On-the-ground reporting from Ukraine
Commissioner: EU's next package of Russia sanctions to target LNG imports.
The EU is working on a proposal to limit imports of Russian liquified gas (LNG) as part of the upcoming 14th package of sanctions, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said on May 6, as reported by European Pravda.
Despite Brussels' target to be free of Russian fossil fuels by 2027, several EU members remain heavily reliant on Russian gas, and imports of LNG from Russia reached record highs last year.
Speaking at a press briefing in Kyiv, Simson said there are currently no sanctions against Russian LNG, but EU energy ministers "made a decision and proposed a tool to limit the access of Russian liquefied natural gas to our energy terminals," European Pravda reports.
Simson also said the EU is preparing for a sudden end to the Russian pipeline gas supply when the transit contract between Ukraine and Moscow expires at the end of this year.
The EU knew that Russia was not a reliable supplier of gas, and all of its risk assessments were designed in such a way that in one moment, Europe could be without supplies of Russian gas, Simson said.
The European bloc has already adopted 13 sanction packages in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, aiming to undermine Moscow's economic output and the ability to sustain the war.
EU leaders are expected to introduce a 14th round of sanctions in the coming months.
Zelensky calls for three-point action plan in upcoming peace summit.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he anticipates the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland will yield an action plan addressing three key areas: free navigation to protect port infrastructure, global food security, and Ukraine's economic devel...
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury, claiming heavyweight world champion title.
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk has claimed the title of undisputed heavyweight world champion, by defeating British boxer Tyson Fury.
Danone finalizes sale of assets and exits Russia
The French dairy products company Danone has finalized the sale of its Russian operations, accounting for about 5% of its global sales, after more than 30 years in the country.
Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast injure 1 person
Russian forces attacked ten border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on May 18, firing 46 times and causing at least 284 explosions, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Media: Truckers briefly block Kyiv-Odesa highway over mobilization law.
Olena Berezhna, the National Police's spokeswoman, told Suspilne that truckers gathered in Kyrovohrad and Odesa oblasts. Later in the day, Suspilne reported that traffic on the Kyiv-Odesa highway had been restored.
Gutfeld: The fix is in
'Gutfeld!' panelists weigh in on President Biden's 'sudden 180' in debating former President Trump leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Subscribe to Fox News! Watch more Fox News Video: Watch Fox News Channel Live: FOX News Channel (FNC) ...
Russian forces expand their attacks on Ukraine around Kharkiv - May 16, 2024.
Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a new front in the war. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned what they cast as ...
Defense accuses Michael Cohen of lying on the stand in Trump's hush money trial.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's lawyer and self-described fixer turned fierce critic, was portrayed as desperate for revenge against Mr. Trump. Cohen appeared blindsided when defense attorneys pointed to newly revealed phone records and accused Cohe...
Several schools in Gaza have been destroyed, UNICEF says.
Eight out of 10 schools in Gaza have been destroyed or damaged since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, according to UNICEF. The organization says the schools will need full reconstruction or major rehabilitation work to be functional again. » Su...
Was this the week the election campaign really started?.
After the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer set out what Labour would do if it wins the election, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson discuss the six key policies that have been unveiled. They also talk about the major speech made by Prime ...
Cancer patient uses AI to help family remember him
Michael Bommer, a cancer patient who was diagnosed with colon cancer that became terminal, is using AI to help his family remember him. Eternos CEO Robert LoCascio reached out with an idea to capture Bommer's voice and memories and turn it into an...