Iceland

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Iceland is described as a partner country providing support to Ukraine, particularly in energy sectors, and has joined European nations such as Denmark, France, and the Czech Republic in ceasing recognition of Russian five-year passports starting in 2026. It is part of the Schengen area where visa rules for Russians were tightened in 2025. Iceland also participated in international sports federations and was mentioned as a potential member in discussions about forming unified naval forces against Russia, alongside countries like Britain, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Baltic states, and th…

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"A slap in the face to Macron": Why Iceland said a firm "no" to the European Union on a referendum — Вечерняя Москва
Germany tests ballistic missile for the first time — The Moscow Times
Countries of Northern Europe agreed on the supply of goods in conditions of crises and wars — Интерфакс
In Italy, accusations against Russia following the referendum in Iceland were called absurd — Вести
On August 31, to mark the 85th anniversary of the arrival in Arkhangelsk port of the first Allied convoy 'Derwish', staff of the Embassy... — МИД России
Kremlin: Iceland residents showed that not all countries want to join the EU — РИАМО
In the Kremlin, comments made on a possible referendum in Armenia on joining the EU — Вести
Politologist: The EU has lost its appeal to Iceland — Вести
Residents of Iceland voted against joining the EU — Коммерсантъ
Iceland does not plan to conduct new negotiations on joining the European Union — Вести
Iceland knows how to play football well and refuse migrants, bureaucrats and war-stoking of a failing EU — РИА Новости (Telegram)
Main events for August 30: — Настоящее Время
Reason for Iceland's refusal to join the EU named — Вести
Iceland rejected migrants, Eurobureaucrats and war incitement, said Dmitriev, commenting on the country's refusal to resume negotiations on joining the EU: "Iceland knows how to play football well and how to reject migrants, bureaucrats and war incitement..." — ТАСС (Telegram)
Main news for this hour: — ТАСС (Telegram)
Iceland will not return to negotiations on joining the EU — Фонтанка
EU fears damage to its reputation after referendum in Iceland, reports say — Вести
Iceland refused to resume talks on joining the EU following the referendum — Вечерняя Москва
Why really did the CIA chief travel to Moscow? In Russia one of the largest refineries is burning. Watch the latest "DW News" episode in... — DW Главное
In Austria, the results of the referendum in Iceland on joining the EU were called a victory for Russia — Ведомости