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Hungary plans to hold talks with regional allies to counter the impact of higher oil prices resulting from a new round of US sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Sunday.

Ukrainian transit gas deal to Europe ended on Jan. 1. For now, the most acute effects are being felt in a region called Transnistria, on the eastern edge of Moldova.

The European Commission plans to start consultations with the countries of the European Union on Tuesday, January 14, regarding the 16th package of sanctions

Keir Starmer has launched a new defence pact with Poland to protect Europe from the threat of Russia. Earlier today, he made his first trip to Ukraine since becoming PM, meeting President Zelensky in Kyiv while a Russian drone was shot down nearby and sirens wailed.

For Russia the return of Donald Trump provides a chance to end western sanctions against it and provide solace for its appalling war losses