Berlin was more reliant on energy supplies from Moscow than other EU countries, according to the Economy Ministry Germany’s previous dependence on Russian natural gas is still affecting the country and driving energy prices up, the Economy Ministry in Berlin warned on Monday.
Poland will extend a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and must protect its domestic market despite Warsaw’s broader support for Kiev in its conflict with Russia, President Andrzej Duda said on Monday.
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will have to perform under neutral flags, Kiev insists Ukrainian athletes will take part at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris only if athletes from Russia and Belarus are banned from performing under their national flags, Kiev’s Sports Minister Vadim Gutzeit said during an interview with Kyodo News published on Monday.