Europe
EU declares no return to buying Russian oil and gas, reveals new major supplier
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The European Union (EU) has announced that it will not return to buying Russian oil and gas, despite recent fluctuations in the energy market.
Russia sets conditions for Ukraine conflict to end soon
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Russia believes that the conflict in Ukraine could soon end if the West stops providing financial and military support to Kiev.
EU imports record LNG from Yamal amid roadmap to ban Russian gas
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The European Union (EU) has increased imports of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Yamal LNG project to a record high in the first 4 months of 2026.
Germany plays a central role in the US military deployment strategy in Europe
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The US maintains about 80,000 troops in Europe, with more than 38,000 troops stationed in Germany.
EU has about 4 years to rearm, ready for scenario without the US
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The EU has 4 years to rearm, according to a Belgian military official.
US postpones arms handover to Europe for prioritizing Iran battlefield
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The US announced the delay in handing over signed weapons to European allies due to the need to focus resources on the escalating war in the Middle East.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses election after 16 years in power
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban admitted a heavy defeat in the landmark election on April 12, ending 16 years in power.
The first European country to accept self-driving car software from Elon Musk company
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The decision paves the way for self-driving technology to penetrate the European market with strict safety standards.
US needs European naval power in the Strait of Hormuz
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NATO's naval strength is considered an important key to ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two European countries request EU to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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Hungary and Slovakia simultaneously requested the European Union (EU) to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas, to avoid an economic collapse scenario.
Europe is too deeply dependent, unable to end nuclear cooperation with Russia
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European nuclear power operators simultaneously pointed out barriers that prevent the EU from quickly ending cooperation with Russia.
Mr. Trump declares considering withdrawing the US from NATO
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Mr. Trump's statement increased tensions with NATO allies amid disagreements over the Middle East campaign.
Many European countries refuse to support the US in the Iran war
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Many European countries say no to US military proposals, pushing transatlantic relations into an unprecedented period of tension.
EU oil and gas has lifebuoys: African super refinery gets involved
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A "new player" from Africa - the super oil refinery Dangote - suddenly emerged as a "cooling down" option for the EU on oil and gas.
Diesel tankers simultaneously change direction, warning of shortages in Europe
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Oil tankers that once transported diesel to Europe have changed direction right at sea, in the context of the Iranian conflict pushing prices up and increasing supply competition.
