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Europe plans new financial support for Ukraine
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The European Union leader has chosen another financial solution to maintain support for Ukraine.
Russia warns European soldiers could be attacked if they reach Ukraine
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Russia continues to strongly opposes the plan to deploy European soldiers to Ukraine, warning that all foreign forces present will become legitimate targets.
EU plan to use illegally-held Russian assets
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After 16 hours of tense meetings overnight, the EU still could not reach a consensus on the plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Mr. Trump calls on Ukraine to soon reach a peace agreement
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The Trump appeal highlights the time pressure in negotiations to end the conflict.
Forecast of 2 consecutive low pressure areas causing heavy rain next week
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It is forecasted that two consecutive low pressure areas may appear that may cause heavy rain in the Philippines next week.
The left side of the strong Russian ruble
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A strong Russian ruble could negatively affect other sectors of the economy.
US gasoline prices hit a new peak
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Retail gasoline prices in the US set a new record - the national average price reached 4.598 USD/gallon, or about 1.20 USD/liter.
Ukrainian war: Russia tries to surround Severodonetsk
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Russia has stepped up attacks in Ukraine's Donbass region in recent weeks, with fierce fighting around the city of Severodonetsk, located between Donetsk and Lugansk. Severodonetsk is the hottest spot in the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the moment.
The world's fastest passenger supersonic aircraft revealed
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The passenger supersonic race was motivated when Bombardier revealed the impressive achievements of the new aircraft on May 23.
The global economy faces the biggest challenge since World War 2
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The global economy is on the brink of crisis over crisis, facing the biggest challenge since World War II.
Russian ruble rises to highest level against euro in nearly 7 years
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The Russian ruble rose more than 6% against the euro on May 23, its highest level in nearly seven years. This development of the Russian currency is being driven by capital control measures, high oil prices and the upcoming tax period at the end of the month.
Baltic countries completely abandon Russia's electricity
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The Baltic states litva (Lithuania), Latvia and Estonia have decided to completely stop importing electricity from Russia.
US talks about the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine
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US General Mark Milley - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - spoke about the possibility of the US sending troops to Ukraine while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that about 20 countries have pledged new security support packages to Kiev.
Russia reveals relations strategy with China and the West
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed Russia's geopolitical strategy as well as the future of relations between Russia and China and the West.
Norway responds to Poland's request to share profits from oil and gas
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Norway has said it will not abandon Poland's request to share the increased daily profits from oil and gas trade with Warsaw or Kiev.
Russia speaks out about exchanging Ukrainian prisoners
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Russia affirmed that the exchange of Azov Battalion soldiers with the leader of the Ukrainian opposition Medvedchuk is an issue that cannot be discussed.
Former Austrian Foreign Minister Leaving Russian Oil and Gas Company
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Russian oil and gas company Rosneft announced that Ms. Karin Kneissl, former Foreign Minister of Austria, has resigned from the board of directors.
First Lady of Ukraine shares about her private life during the war
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The First Lady of Ukraine said the war had devastated her family like millions of other households across the country.
Germany struggles to find an alternative to Russian gas
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Germany is interested in a major gas exploitation project in Senegal. In addition, Germany's efforts to secure more gas from Qatar have only achieved modest results.
Poland accuses Norway of "unfairly" making profits from oil and gas, demanding to share profits
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Polish Prime Minister Mateusz morawiecki accused Norway of making unfair profits from oil and gas thanks to the Ukrainian conflict.