Notion has divided EU nations, with some wholeheartedly agreeing with it while others resist

Russia has 'right to take actions to protect its national interests,' its foreign ministry says; Baltic nation cites EU sanctions on goods moving to and from Kaliningrad

Foreign policy chief says 90% of supplies to bloc will be cut by end of year; Europeans also agree to send $9.7 billion to help Ukrainians defend their country

Kremlin spokesman calls moves 'shortsighted' and warns of retaliatory steps

Expulsions from Netherlands, Czech Republic, Ireland, Belgium, North Macedonia come as relations between Russia and West have plunged into deep freeze following Ukraine invasion

Politicians, experts say Moscow's assault on former Soviet republic could revive post-WWII's hostile division

Some officials and experts say kicking Russia from SWIFT banking system could make international trade more difficult and encourage alternatives with less oversight

Measures target financial, energy and transportation sectors; individuals to be added to travel ban and asset freeze list; some officials propose booting Moscow from SWIFT

Former KGB agent died in London in 2006 after drinking tea laced with radioactive material; UK charging 3rd suspect in 2018 nerve agent attack on ex-Russian agent Sergei Skripal

David S. suspected of sending documents to Russian intelligence; security specialist: 'A reminder of how much effort Russians put into trying to find out what West is up to'