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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.
EU leaders travel by ship to Kiev to meet with Ukrainian President
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Top EU leaders took a train to the capital Kiev to express their "riesome support" for Ukraine.
Russian ruble surges
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The Russian ruble surged to its strongest level against major currencies since before the war in Ukraine.
Russia reveals when the campaign in Ukraine will end
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Russia hopes the campaign in Ukraine will end "in the coming days".
EU floods to ban Russian oil imports
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The current EU package of Russian sanctions has not yet finalized Russian oil sanctions.
An former Soviet country plans to close its border with Russia
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Latvia, a former Soviet Union member of the EU, is considering closing its border with Russia.
South Korea clears the way to move the presidential cabinet out of the Blue House
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The South Korean cabinet approved nearly $30 million on April 6 to help President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol move his office and mansion away from the traditional Blue House.
Russia strongly increases gas for China, earns a lot of money this year
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Russia is expected to see record revenue from gas sales this year as it steps up supplies to China.
Accusing Ukraine of attacking a gas station near the border
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Russia accuses Ukraine of using helicopters to attack a gas station in Belgorod, western Russia on April 1.
Germany is "sitting on fire" in the face of the worst case scenario of no Russian oil and gas
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The German trade union described a dire prospect if Russian oil and gas supplies were cut off.
US increases imports of "banned" Russian oil
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US oil purchases from Russia increased by 43% despite President Biden's signing of a ban on Russian oil imports.
Russia takes an unprecedented step forward in rubles
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Not only gas, all of Russia's exports could soon be measured in rubles.
Why did the Queen of England wear blue at the Philip Prince Memorial Ceremony?
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Queen Queen Queen Queen Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the British royal family chose to wear blue instead of black at the Royal Palace celebration at British Abbey on 29 March.
Shanghai freeze up financial markets
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Shanghai's COVID-19 blockade adds to concerns about the financial market, which has been uncertain due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Georgia "pours cold water" at Ukraine's call
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Georgia has "poured a bucket of cold water" into Ukraine's call to open a "second military front" against Russia.
The truth about Abramovich and 2 Ukrainian negotiators suspected of being poisoned
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Billionaire businessman Roman Abramovich and two Ukrainian negotiators showed symptoms of suspected poisoning.
