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Graduated sanctions may not deter Russia
Western states have coordinated new sanctions against Russia; US measures are tougher and so far more specific
RussiaHungary will side with West on Ukrainian integrity
Hungary’s ambiguous policy towards Russia and previous spats with Ukraine led to doubts it would back EU sanctions
HungaryEurope-Africa summit will fall short of its ambitions
The sixth European Union-African Union summit begins today in Brussels
AfricaPoland and Hungary may seek compromise with EU
The EU’s top court has dismissed rule-of-law challenges by Warsaw and Budapest
PolandRussian threat will boost Sweden-Finland cooperation
Swedish-Finnish bilateral and NATO defence ties grow in salience as concerns about Russian aggression rise
SwedenPolish bill could help settle impasse with EU
PiS has proposed a new bill on the Disciplinary Chamber for judges to ease Poland’s relations with the EU
PolandItalian vote only delays return to instability
The continuation of the Mattarella-Draghi leadership will only secure short-term stability
ItalyEU-UK deal on Northern Ireland would face resistance
London will reportedly make new proposals over Northern Ireland, but a comprehensive deal remains some distance away
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