Differences remain in the EU on the 10th package of sanctions against Russia: Permanent representatives of the Community States cannot approve new restrictions for the second day.

China does not take Russia's side in the Ukrainian conflict, but seeks to play the role of a mediator in resolving the crisis, the Chinese state-run Global Times newspaper writes.

Belgium has launched an investigation into the "suspicious behavior" of a Russian vessel near wind farms, underwater gas pipelines and communication cables