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Mr. Zelensky will not participate in Russia - Ukraine peace negotiations
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President Zelensky confirmed that he will not participate in negotiations with Russia in Istanbul and will send a Ukrainian diplomatic mission to replace him.
World 24h: Gold price plummets, investors hold their breath waiting for news
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Latest world news 15.5: Gold prices hit a bottom for more than a month, investors hold their breath; Signs that the world's leading oil exporter is far from BRICS...
Russian delegation to Istanbul, ready for serious negotiations with Ukraine
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Russia confirmed that the country's delegation had arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on the morning of May 15, ready for talks with Ukraine.
Mr. Trump declares he is about to reach a nuclear deal with Iran
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US President Donald Trump said on May 15 that Washington is getting very close to a nuclear deal with Iran.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updates Vietnam - US trade negotiations on counterpart taxes
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Vietnam has been proactive and active in promoting balanced and sustainable investment and trade cooperation with the US.
EU may exempt 2 member states from Russian oil embargo
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The European Commission is proposing a blockade of Russian oil, but could exempt Hungary and Slovakia to reach EU consensus.
Russia simplifies gas payment in rubles
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To facilitate gas payments in rubles, Russia has amended tax laws for foreign companies.
Russian gas supplies to China increase rapidly
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Russian gas supplies to China increased sharply in the first 4 months of 2022 in the context of Moscow reducing supplies to Europe.
Russian ruble sets world record despite 4,000 sanctions
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The Russian ruble was the only currency in the world to appreciate against the US dollar in April, despite 4,000 sanctions against Russia.
10 EU countries quietly buy Russian gas in rubles
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A senior Hungarian official said that the 10 EU countries are technically buying Russian gas in rubles.
Voluntary clash in the French capital on International Labor Day 1.5
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In the French capital Paris, left-wing neo-governmental cadres wearing black clashed with police and broke into a shop on International Labor Day 1.5.
Hundreds of people evacuated from Azovstal steel factory in Ukraine
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Ukraine reported that about 100 people had fled the Azovstal steel factory in Mariupol city on May 1.
How does Europe manage without Russian gas?
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Russia cuts gas to Poland and Bulgaria as the two countries refuse to pay in rubles amid a headache over the energy problem in Europe.
Ukraine calls on China to ensure security again
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Ukraine has called on China to mediate a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and act as a "security haven" for Kiev.
Russia gives a letter to Finland: "No rubles - no gas"
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The Finnish government and companies are preparing for an end to Russian gas supplies in less than three weeks.
Angelina Jolie visits Western Ukraine
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Angelina Jolie - a Hollywood actress and a UN goodwill ambassador - met with fans and refugees in Lviv city, Ukraine.
US House of Representatives Speaker unexpectedly visits Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President
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US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with the Ukrainian president during a visit to the capital Kiev.
Reviving a river, awakening a city
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From Seoul, Singapore to Paris, New York, architects, planners, authorities and people in many places are working to revive rivers in the city, renovating them from unknown flows or wastewater canals or flooded areas to become tourist landscapes, relaxation destinations and bring great economic value to the city.
Russian and Ukrainian Presidents Invited to attend G20 Summit in Southeast Asia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin were invited to attend the G20 summit in November, the president of the host country Indonesia informed on April 29.
Ukraine plans to evacuate people hiding in a steel factory in Mariupol
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Ukraine plans to evacuate civilians and security forces hiding in the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol city, which is being surrounded by Russia.