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US - Ukraine move very close to peace agreement, except for the Donbass bottleneck
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President Donald Trump met with President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 28, saying that the US and Ukraine are very close to a peace agreement.
Russia launches 52 satellites into orbit at the same time, including Iranian satellite
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Russia carried out one of the largest satellite launches in recent times, sending 52 satellites into orbit at the same time.
Russian forces declare destruction of Ukrainian units in northwestern Kupyansk
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Units of the Russian Zapad Operations Group conduct attack operations in the northwestern area of Kupyansk.
Big banks forecast gold price ceiling in 2026
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Goldman Sachs announced a gold price forecast for 2026, which clearly states both the short-term bottom and the new peak that may be reached.
MH370 search restarts, all new information will be announced by Malaysia
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Ocean Infinity noted that the official announcements from this MH370 search will be announced by the Malaysian government.
Russian President Putin continues to punish "unfriendly countries"
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According to the new decree of President Vladimir Putin, creditors from "unfriendly countries" only have limited access to profits at Russian companies.
USD drops from 20-year high, down from ruble
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The ruble has a record high against the USD, while the greenback index fell from a 20-year high on May 4.
Ukraine declares it has not abandoned its plan to join NATO
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Ukraine has said it has not abandoned its plans to join NATO, criticizing the alliance for its released speech.
New oil and gas market for both Russia and the EU
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Both Russia and the EU are heading towards Africa, where emerging oil and gas suppliers are expected to replace Moscow in Europe, while Russia looks to expand investment in the black continent.
Ukraine speaks out about the "Kiev ghost" pilot who shot down 40 Russian aircraft
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The Ukrainian Air Force has dispelled rumors about the legendary fighter pilot known as the "Ghost of Kiev".
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.
