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EU may agree tightening visas for Russians, discuss training of Ukraine troops

European Union foreign ministers, meeting in Prague on Tuesday and Wednesday, may agree tightening the issuance of visas for Russians and start debating a wider ban on tourist visas though there is no agreement on that, EU officials said.

Reuters

Russian forces capture settlements near Lysychansk and Sievierodonetsk – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Russia Warns NATO-Member Lithuania over Kaliningrad Transit

Russia warned NATO member Lithuania on Monday that unless the transit of goods to Russia's Kaliningrad exclave on the Baltic Sea was swiftly restored then Moscow would take undisclosed measures to defend its national interests. With east-west relations at a half-century low over Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, Vilnius…

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Russia warns Lithuania over Kaliningrad goods restrictions

Moscow decries ‘hostile’ restrictions on flow of EU-sanctioned goods to Russian exclave, as Lithuania defends measures.

Al Jazeera

Russia threatens retaliation as Lithuania bans goods transit to Kaliningrad

EU concerned over Moscow’s comments as people panic-buy in Baltic Sea exclave

The Guardian - UK

Russia warns NATO-member Lithuania over Kaliningrad transit

Reuters

UK backs Lithuania’s plan to lift Russian blockade of Ukraine grain

Britain supports in principle the call for a naval coalition ‘of the willing’ to restart exports through Black Sea

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Hungary ‘holding EU hostage’ over sanctions on Russian oil

EU unable to agree on sixth package of sanctions as Budapest continues to block proposed oil embargo

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron warned against trying to appease Vladimir Putin

The French president is believed to have promoted the idea of ceding Ukrainian territory to end the war

Evening Standard

EU ministers fail to persuade Hungary to sign up to Russian oil embargo

EU foreign ministers failed on Monday in their effort to pressure Hungary to lift its veto of a proposed oil embargo on Russia, with Lithuania saying the bloc was being "held hostage by one member state".

Reuters

Hungary 'holding EU decision makers hostage' over Russia oil embargo: Lithuanian FM

Hungary's government is "holding European Union decision makers hostage" by refusing to join an EU-wide embargo on Russian oil, according to Lithuania's foreign minister. This comes as EU leaders continue their efforts to gather support for a sixth sanctions package on Russia from all 27 EU member states. The government…

France 24

US, Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame

Russia’s war in Ukraine is grinding into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side, and no resolution in sight

The Independent UK

AP Interview: Lithuania FM calls for regime change in Russia

Lithuania’s top diplomat says that removing Russian President Vladimir Putin and his inner circle from power is the only way to protect the West and its allies from future threats from Moscow, urging an even tougher stance than the U.S. and many NATO allies have been willing to pursue

The Independent UK

Alarmed by Russia’s invasion, Europe rethinks its China ties

Russia’s war on Ukraine has triggered a profound reassessment in European capitals of their individual and collective relations with China.

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Alarmed by Russia’s aggression, Europe rethinks its China ties

Russia’s war on Ukraine has triggered a profound reassessment in European capitals of their individual and collective relations with China.

The Guardian - UK

Nato’s ‘achilles heel’: alliance conducts war games in nervous Lithuania

Baltic nation is calling for increased military presence in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine

Reuters

Lithuania demands additional EU sanctions on Belarus for hosting Russian troops

The EU must impose additional sanctions on Belarus for hosting Russian troops amid the latest tensions between Moscow and Kyiv, Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said on Monday, suggesting such measures could target oil and potash exports.

The Guardian - AU

Luhansk and Donetsk regions recognised as as independent states by Russia – as it happened

Russian president has recognised Ukraine’s Luhansk and Donetsk regions as independent states: Zelenskiy says ‘we are not afraid’. Follow the latest updates

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EU praises ‘restraint’ of Kyiv government; Blinken denounces Kremlin claims – as it happened

European Council urges Moscow to ‘de-escalate’ its military buildup; Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says global security architecture is failing

The Independent UK

Australia, Lithuania unite against Chinese economic coercion

Australian and Lithuanian foreign ministers have called on like-minded countries to join forces against Chinese economic coercion

ABC News

Australia backs Lithuania over 'weaponised' economic sanctions from China due to Taiwan ties

Australia and Lithuania have both provoked the ire of Beijing in recent years, with the Chinese government targeting exports and industries with crippling sanctions and tariffs in what has been described as "economic coercion".

The Guardian - AU

Lower house sits late to continue religious discrimination bill debate – as it happened

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