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Iran sharply reduces oil prices, competes with Russia to sell to China
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Iran has sharply reduced its already cheap crude oil prices to sell to China in the context of Russia becoming the leading supplier to Beijing.
Forecast of when Russian gas delivered to the EU will drop to a record level
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The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that Russian gas deliveries to the European Union (EU) will fall by more than half in 2025.
Japan affirms it will not give up its interests in oil and gas projects with Russia
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Japan has asked Russia to " Speak more clearly" about the recent decree regarding the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a press conference on July 5.
Germany predicts unwanted prospects in the EU when cutting off Russian gas
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The EU may disagree on gas distribution, amid a growing shortage, the leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) warned earlier this week.
Finland, Sweden officially begin NATO membership process
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The process of ratifying Finland and Sweden to join NATO officially kicked off on July 5.
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.
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.
Poland conducts large-scale drill, Russia accuses of having a purpose behind it
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Poland announced a major military exercise in the context of Russia accusing the country of seeking to annex Western Ukraine.
Russian newspaper: Ukraine's Kherson province switches to ruble use
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The southern Ukrainian province of Kherson will start using the Russian ruble as its currency instead of the hryvnia from May 1, according to Ria Novosti.
Fire submerges Russian ammunition depot near Ukraine
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Fire submerged a Russian ammunition depot in the Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine, early on the morning of April 27.
EU President calls on India to cut off oil and gas trade with Russia
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called on India to cut off oil and gas trade with Russia, stressing that such business activities are not sustainable.
Russia sets conditions for continuing direct negotiations with Ukraine
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Russia said Ukraine needed to take "meaningful" steps before any important negotiations could take place.
North Korea photoshoot to celebrate important holiday
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On the evening of April 25, North Korea held a parade in Pyongyang to mark an important national anniversary.
France suffers consequences for EU sanctions on Russian ships
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France has been forced to use its budget to pay for the handling of Russian ships being held at port amid sanctions.
Banning imports from Russia, UK government plans to open first coal mine in 30 years
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To reduce its dependence on Russian energy, the UK government is considering exploiting a new coal mine.
China's oil and gas giant calculates replacement for gas project in Russia
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The Chinese oil and gas giant is looking to participate in a major gas export project in Russia after Shell withdrew.
US talks about the idea of using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine
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Using frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine would be an essential move that would require discussions and agreements with international partners.
Russia sends draft peace agreement to Ukraine
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Russia has sent a draft peace deal to Ukraine and now "the ball is on Kiev's side of the pitch," according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
President Biden plans to provide additional military aid package to Ukraine
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US President Joe Biden is expected to announce another major military aid package for Ukraine in the coming days.
