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Exclusive: Four EU countries call for use of Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine

Lithuania, Slovakia, Latvia and Estonia will call on Tuesday for the confiscation of Russian assets frozen by the European Union to fund the rebuilding of Ukraine after Russia's invasion, a joint letter written by the four showed on Monday.

Reuters

Facebook slammed for spreading Putin’s propaganda in NATO’s east

A flood of posts pushing misinformation in Slovakia is putting the spotlight on Facebook for facilitating the spread of pro-Russian theories on the war in neighboring Ukraine, ranging from claims that Kyiv is secretly developing biological weapons to questioning whether President Vladimir Putin’s invasion even happened at all.

Tribune News Service

Europe is determined to cut fossil fuel ties with Russia, even though getting Hungary on board won't be easy

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink its energy policy – especially its deep dependence on Russia for about one-third of its fossil fuel imports. The European Union is negotiating among its members over a plan to ban imports of Russian oil, although questions remain about issues such…

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Mystery as river turns orange and kills wildlife becoming 'ecological disaster'

Slovakian authorities have confirmed they are taking steps to reduce the amount of polluted water stemming from an iron ore mine which is leaking and devastating fish

Daily Mirror

Slovakia scrambles to stem polluted water that turned Slana River orange

Polluted water flowing from an iron ore mine in eastern Slovakia has turned the Slana River orange, killing fish and wildlife on a long stretch before it reaches Hungary in what is fast developing into an ecological disaster.

Reuters

EU sues five countries over failure to implement standards for audiovisual media

The European Commission on Thursday said it had referred Czech Republic, Ireland, Romania, Slovakia and Spain to the EU Court of Justice over their failure to implement the revised directive for audiovisual media services.

Reuters

Slovak finance minister sets up battle with proposed tax on Russian oil processing

Slovak Finance Minister Igor Matovic said on Tuesday he would propose a special tax on Russian crude processed in the country, clashing with a government coalition partner as he seeks to raise budget revenue for the state's anti-inflation measures.

Reuters

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EU oil ban adds pressure on Russia but obstacles remain: Analysts

For a complete embargo to be successful, the bloc has yet to convince countries which rely more heavily on Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Jill Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day," the first lady said.

Axios

First Lady Jill Biden visits Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia

First Lady Jill Biden visited Romania and is spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia today.

WEKU

Jill Biden meets Ukraine refugees, volunteers in Slovakia

U.S. first lady Jill Biden met Ukrainian refugees in eastern Slovakia on Sunday, the last full day of her tour of Romania and Slovakia to visit U.S. servicemen deployed there and women and children who fled Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters

Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom: Russia war 'hard to understand'

U.S. first lady Jill Biden spent Mother’s Day in Slovakia, meeting with Ukrainian mothers who have been displaced by Russia’s war

The Independent UK

Jill Biden heads to Romania and Slovakia to show support for NATO and Ukraine

Jill Biden's trip to the Slovakia-Ukraine border will be her most high-profile moment yet as first lady. On Mother's Day she meets with Ukrainian mothers and children who fled after Russia's invasion.

WEKU

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit

Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis

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First Lady Jill Biden head to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees

First Lady Jill Biden is departing on a trip to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees, as well as U.S. personnel in the region. It's her most high-profile endeavor since her husband took office.

Reuters

Jill Biden will meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia on Mother's Day

United States first lady Jill Biden plans to leave Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind tour of Romania and Slovakia to highlight the U.S. commitment to Ukrainian refugees over Mother's Day weekend.

Al Jazeera

What you should know about the EU plan to ban Russian oil imports

The European Commission has proposed a plan to phase out imports of Russian crude and refined oil.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Why the EU May Find it Tough to Squeeze Out Russian Oil

The European Union has proposed a phased embargo of Russian oil but may find it tricky to implement, given Europe's complex distribution network and challenges in tracking crude once it is blended or refined. The plan, if agreed by member states, would take effect in six months for crude, and…

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The Independent UK

Slovakia: Lawmakers refuse to lift ex-leader's immunity

Slovakia’s parliament has refused to waive immunity rules and allow the detention of former Prime Minister Robert Fico

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to meet with refugees in Romania, Slovakia this week

The first lady will make the trip to support displaced Ukranian families.

The Guardian - UK

European Council president ‘confident’ of imminent sanctions on Russian oil

Pivot by Germany bolsters support for phased-in import ban as Charles Michel says goal is to ‘break Russian war machine’

The Independent UK

Slovakia, Hungary won't back EU sanctions on Russian energy

Slovakia and Hungary say they will not support sanctions against Russian energy that the European Union is preparing over the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

EU prepares oil sanctions against Russia as Hungary resists ban

Slovakia is also seeking an exemption against approving a ban on Russian oil

Reuters

Slovakia says it will seek exemption from any EU embargo on Russian oil

Slovakia will seek an exemption from any embargo of Russian oil agreed by the European Union in its next set of sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia's Economy Ministry said on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Magna Commences Production Of Mild Hybrid Transmission For BMW Group

Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) has started the production of its mild hybrid transmission for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:BMWYY). Magna's new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Group's compact class, accelerating its electric mobility transformation. The contract will also include the production of mild hybrid transmissions for…

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