Russia’s fossil fuel exports fell in October to their lowest level since the full-scale invasion, with further declines expected due to sanctions and Ukrainian attacks.

Officials say the Democracy Shield is designed to support frontline accession countries but also to galvanise European societies into recognising the threat posed to democracies, writes Tony Connelly.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov confirmed that Bulgaria has struck a deal with the US to comply with sanctions on Russian oil, aiming to ensure the Lukoil Burgas refinery and related assets ...