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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 sends patriot missiles to Poland, denies proposal to send fighter jets to Ukraine
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The US rejected Poland's proposal to send aircraft to support Ukraine, instead sending two patriot missile systems to protect NATO allies.
US wants to sanction Russia's gold reserves amid skyrocketing gold prices
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Amid the continued high in gold prices, a group of US Senators proposed a bill to limit the ability to sell Russian gold reserves.
Ukrainian President says it is possible to discuss Crimea, Donbass with Russia
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he could discuss and seek a thoalization with Russia about how people in Crimea and the Donbass countries would live.
Germany is eager to prevent sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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The German Chancellor warned against banning imports of Russian oil and gas, saying that Europe needs this energy source.
Russia-Ukraine disagree on the results of round 3 negotiations
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Ukraine said the third round of talks was "positive", Russia denied.
China clarifies stance on Russia-Ukraine and Europe
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China is ready to mediate the Ukrainian crisis while Russia-China relations remain unchanged.
Warning of economic collapse of countries due to ban on Russian oil and gas
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Penalties by banning Russian oil and gas could plummet the economies of many countries, according to the German economist.
US considers banning imports of Russian oil without allies
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President Joe Biden's administration is considering whether to ban Russian oil imports into the US without the participation of allies in Europe, at least initially.
Ukraine confirms the death of a negotiator with Russia
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Kiev said a security guard of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had been killed. The secret is believed to have been involved in negotiations with Russia.
US lights up NATO to supply fighter jets to Ukraine
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The US lit up the green light for NATO to provide fighter jets to Ukraine after an online meeting between US lawmakers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukrainian war on December 12: Mr. Putin sets conditions for stopping attacks
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As the Ukrainian war enters its 12th day, Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed the conditions to stop the attack in the country.
Reopening the humanitarian corridor, preparing for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
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Humanitarian corridors in southeastern Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha reopened on March 6.
Ukrainian war on 11: Russia resumes attacks after ceasefire
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As the Ukrainian war entered into November 11, the Russian Defense Ministry announced to continue attacking after the ceasefire.
Global fashion giant Inditex stops sales in Russia
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Spanish clothing retailer Inditex - a global fashion giant that owns brands including Zara - announced on March 5 a "temporary suspension of operations" at 502 stores in Russia.
Time Russia opens a humanitarian corridor in the port city of Ukraine
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Russian forces have temporarily stopped fire in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol to create humanitarian corridors allowing civilians to leave the city for 5 hours.
