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Russian oil tanker involved in 45 violations, paid 10 million euros to be released
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Belgium decided to impose a bail of 10 million euros on the seized Russian oil tanker, accused of violating 45 violations and operating under "fake flags".
US - Israel continue to shell Iran, global market shaken
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The war between the US, Israel and Iran continues with unprecedented intensity, spreading throughout the Gulf, shaking the global financial market.
Russia announces control of 2 more important settlements
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On March 3, Russian forces controlled two settlements, Bobylevka in the Sumy region and Veselyanka in the Zaporizhzhia region.
Hormuz Strait closed, Russian LNG has a chance to take the upper hand
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Russian LNG is forecast to benefit in Asia in the context of the Hormuz Strait being closed due to the US-Iran conflict.
Qatar freezes LNG exports after Iran attacks, market shaken
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Qatar supplies about 20% of global LNG. If this supply is interrupted, countries will be forced to race to find alternative sources.
Russia builds strategic ice fortress right in the Arctic
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The Russian Ministry of Far Eastern and Arctic Development is completing the roadmap for building an ice base named after explorer Artur Chilingarov, in order to consolidate its position in the polar region.
Russia is ready to lift nuclear weapon restrictions
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Russia said it has prepared for a new scenario when nuclear control mechanisms expire.
Ukraine admits 70% of new recruits defect every month
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Representatives of the Ukrainian military medical force confirmed that the situation of soldiers voluntarily leaving their units is at an alarming level, causing the country's army to lose most of the newly recruited personnel.
Russian captain convicted of manslaughter in US oil tanker collision
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The British court has just ruled a Russian captain guilty of manslaughter, leading to a horrific collision with a US military oil tanker.
US establishes strategic mineral reserve worth 12 billion USD
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US President Donald Trump has just announced a historic initiative to establish essential mineral reserves, with a total initial investment of up to 12 billion USD.
Europe defends Russia's gas ban against legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia
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The European Commission (EC) affirmed that it will protect to the end the regulations banning the import of Russian gas, despite legal challenges from Hungary and Slovakia.
Iran rejects Europe, declares only nuclear negotiations with the US
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Iran declared that it would remove Europe's mediating role due to "lack of capacity" and affirmed that it would only sit at the table of direct nuclear negotiations with the US.
South Korean President warns of fraud, Cambodia reacts
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A post on X by the South Korean President warning about cross-border fraud lines in Cambodia has caused mixed reactions.
US says India stops buying Russian oil to exchange for tariff agreement
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President Trump said India will stop buying Russian oil and buy more from the US, in return the US will reduce tariffs on India.
Depression accelerates, highly likely to become Typhoon Basyang in 24 hours
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The low pressure area near the Philippines is likely to develop into Typhoon Basyang - the first storm in February.
Phi USDization explodes in Chinese academic circles
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De-dollarization has become the mainstream in Chinese academic circles in the context of trade war and global instability.
Russia declares destruction of Ukrainian HIMARS and S-300 systems
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Russia destroyed a US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system and S-300 launchers of the Ukrainian army with Iskander-M tactical missiles.
Russian gas to Europe increases slightly, domestically sets consumption record
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Russian gas exports to Europe increase sharply through the TurkStream gas pipeline.
Japan discovers giant rare earth mine at 6,000m depth
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Japan confirms the successful recovery of sediment containing rare earths from a record depth, opening up prospects for strategic mineral supply autonomy.
US wants to take over Greenland, pushing Europe into a difficult situation
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Mr. Medvedev said that the US ambition to control Greenland is creating a major rift within the West, putting Europe in a dilemma.