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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.
Ukrainian war on January 6: The second largest city of Kharkiv was attacked
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As the Ukrainian war entered its 6th day, Ukraine's second largest city of Kharkiv was attacked again on the morning of March 1.
Mr. Biden talks about the risk of nuclear war with Russia
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President Joe Biden said Americans should not worry about the risk of nuclear war with Russia amid tensions in Ukraine.
A 64km long Russian military convoy approaches the Ukrainian capital
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A convoy of Russian tanks, artillery and military vehicles up to 64km long is approaching the Ukrainian capital Kiev
The world's highest number of canceled flights in the Russian capital
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The number of canceled flights to and from Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport (Russia) is the highest in the world, as Western governments continue to close the airspace for Russian aircraft.
EU "dis place", provides Ukraine with $500 million worth of weapons
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The EU will finance the purchase and transfer of $500 million worth of weapons to Ukraine, marking the first time in the bloc's history that it has sent weapons to an attacking country.
Russia and Ukraine reach agreement on Chernobyl nuclear power plant
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The Russian and Ukrainian military are working together to protect the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Russia releases clip of not killing Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline island as rumored
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Russia released a clip showing 82 Ukrainian soldiers on the Russian-occupied island safe, not murdered as Ukraine accused.
Ukraine defends capital as Russia approaches from all sides
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Two large explosions lit up the sky south of the Ukrainian capital Kiev early this morning, February 27.
Ukraine repels Russian attack on military base in Kiev
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The Russian military attacked a military base on the main boulevard in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, but the attack was repelled.
Fearing war, Russia withdraws more than 1 billion USD in 1 day
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On February 24, the Russian people withdrew more than 100 billion rubles (more than 1 billion USD) from their accounts, due to concerns about war with Ukraine.
Chaos over news that Ukraine shot down "host plane" in Kiev
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The Deputy Minister of Home Affairs of Ukraine said that the explosion in Kiev on the morning of February 25 was the result of the Ukrainian air defense forces shot down "hostile aircraft".
The anti-aircraft alarm clock rings in the capital of Ukraine
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A photo released by the Ukrainian presidential office appears to show a major explosion in the capital Kiev early on February 24.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: "Russia launches comprehensive attack"
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba wrote on Twitter early on the morning of February 24 that Russian President Vladimir Putin " had just launched a comprehensive attack on Ukraine".
Russian President Putin launches special military campaign in Donbass
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Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a special military campaign in the Donbass region, Ukraine. The speech was given early in the morning in Russia, taking place at the same time as the United Nations Security Council is holding an urgent meeting on Russia-Ukraine tensions.
US sanctions Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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The US will sanction the parent company behind the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline and its top executives.
