The European Parliament bars entry to diplomats from Russia and Belarus over the Ukraine conflict On Friday, the European Parliament (EP) formally banned Russian and Belarusian officials from entering its premises, vowing support for Ukraine instead. Neither nation is a member of the body, which acts as the legislature of the European Union (EU).
Brussels has reportedly softened restrictions amid concerns raised by Mediterranean members EU states remain divided about the possibility of selling oil tankers to Russia, Reuters reported on Monday. The bloc’s diplomats are seeking to compromise on a long-debated 12th package of sanctions on Moscow.
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