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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.
IS calls for Western attacks using Ukrainian fighters
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IS called on members to attack the West as these countries are distracted by the war in Ukraine.
Russia continues to pump gas to Europe via Ukraine
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The Ukrainian war has not disrupted the supply of Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine.
President Putin: The West is "stuck" in the war of sanctions against Russia
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President Vladimir Putin said that the West has failed in the war of sanctions against Russia.
Russian ruble continues to surge amid sanctions
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The Russian ruble continues to strengthen against the US dollar and euro as Russia is sanctioned for its military campaign in Ukraine.
Russian auto industry faces bankruptcy risk
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Russia's auto industry is facing the risk of bankruptcy, and this was predicted even before the "special campaign" in Ukraine took place.
Serbia Explains Reasons for Not Participating in Sanctions on Russia
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President Aleksandar Vucic said Serbia would pay a heavy price if it did not participate in sanctions against Russia.
Ukraine updates EU joining progress
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Ukraine has completed a questionnaire, opening the way for the European Union to decide on membership for Kiev.
Russian Olympic athletes receive rewards for replacing luxury cars
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Russian athletes who win Olympic medals will be given cash prizes instead of cars.
Ukrainian Prime Minister visits the US to discuss the representative
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and top Ukrainian financial officials will visit the US next week.
Russia says more than 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers in Mariupol will surrender
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The Russian Defense Ministry said on April 13 that 1,026 soldiers of Ukraine's 36th Marine Brigade, including 162 officers, had surrendered in the besieged port city of Mariupol by Ukraine.
Will the Chinese oil and gas giant withdraw from the US, UK and Canada?
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The Chinese oil and gas giant may stop operating in the US, UK and Canada.
The World Bank considers a large loan for Ukraine
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World Bank President David Malpass said the WB is preparing a $1.5 billion support package for Ukraine.
Denied, Ukraine continues to offer South Korea weapons
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Despite being rejected by Seoul, the Ukrainian president continued to suggest that South Korea provide weapons when speaking to the South Korean National Assembly on April 11.
French presidential election round 1: Results as predicted
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In the first round of the French presidential election on April 10, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and leader of the far-right Democratic Party of the United Nations Marine Le Pen came in second out of 12 candidates.
US Senate revokes power-of-law regulations with Russia
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The real impact of the US revoking the monarchy regulations on Russia is not much.
