The EU permanent representatives did not come to a consensus on sanctions against Belarus, which provide for a ban on the supply of luxury goods, Politico reported on Thursday, citing sources.

On Thursday, the Latvian Seimas adopted in final reading a law expanding the circle of Russians with permanent residence permits who need to pass a proficiency test in the state language.

The Russian economy is growing despite the next package of sanctions against Moscow, said Sevim Dagdelen, a member of the Bundestag from the Sarah Wagenknecht Union for Reason and Justice party on the social network X.

Ukraine and the European Commission have extended the validity of the transport visa for a year with its automatic extension until 2025