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Greenland and cost calculation that divides NATO
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The former NATO Deputy Secretary General said that deploying more US troops to Greenland is unrealistic.
Russia ignores US tariffs, declares it still sends oil to save Cuba
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Russia is actively discussing measures to help Cuba overcome the fuel crisis, while underestimating US tax threats.
58% of Germans support Mr. Merz to negotiate directly with Mr. Putin about the Ukraine conflict
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The majority of Germans support direct negotiations between Prime Minister Friedrich Merz and Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia focuses on attacking Ukraine's energy source
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Russian forces launched coordinated attacks on land, air and UAVs targeting energy infrastructure serving Ukraine's military operations.
Cuba receives 2 Mexican navy ships carrying more than 800 tons of aid
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Two Mexican navy ships carrying more than 800 tons of aid cargo docked at Cuban port amid the Caribbean island nation sinking deep into an energy crisis.
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.
US plans to become an important partner of India instead of Russia
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The US is trying to become a close partner of India to replace Russia, but experts say this is unlikely to happen. New Delhi is increasingly influential in the international arena, allowing them to pursue independent policies.
