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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.
Ukraine asks OSCE to convene an urgent meeting with Russia
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Ukraine said Russia could not explain "unusual military activities" at the two countries' borders, and asked OSCE to convene an urgent meeting.
US President Commits to Ukraine President for Russia
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President Joe Biden spoke by phone with the Ukrainian president, affirming that the US will take a decisive response to Russia's escalation.
Ukraine crisis: US increases B-52 and F-16 armaments near Russia
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In the latest increase in equipment amid the Ukraine crisis, the US deployed B-52, F-15 and F-16 squads near Russia.
Russian President Putin declares priority for agreements with the West
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President Vladimir Putin told Russian diplomats that Moscow prioritized reaching an agreement with the West.
President Biden urges Americans to leave Ukraine immediately
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On February 10, President Joe Biden called on Americans in Ukraine to leave immediately.
Russia begins drills in the largest deployment to Belarus
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NATO described the joint exercise, which began on February 10, as Russia's largest deployment to Belarus since the Cold War.
WHO calls on rich countries to contribute 16 billion USD to end COVID-19
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The World Health Organization (WHO) called on rich countries to urgently contribute the necessary 16 billion USD to the plan to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
British newspaper: Mr. Putin promises to withdraw troops from the Ukrainian border
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has promised to withdraw 30,000 troops from the Ukrainian border after a joint exercise in Belarus.
Nord Stream disaster 2: Russia only loses money, Germany is fierce
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The cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will only cost Russia money but Germany will suffer heavy losses, according to analysts.
The "swan head" of the IS leader was destroyed, what about the "swan horn"?
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The death of the IS leader raises more questions than answers.
Russia shows off new weapons vehicles during drills in Belarus
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The Russian military has showcased a new weapon, a landing fighter chariot, during a military exercise in Belarus.
Russia sends heavy equipment to Belarus as US deploys troops to Ukraine
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In the context of the US advancing troops close to Ukraine, on February 5, Russia sent two long-range nuclear bomb attack aircraft to Belarus.
Close-up of US troops landing in Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
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The US military was sent by President Joe Biden to provide aid to NATO allies in Europe who have arrived in Germany and Poland.
Russia-China sign huge gas deal amid European crisis
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President Vladimir Putin has announced new oil and gas agreements between Russia and China worth more than $117 billion over 30 years amid the European energy crisis.
US raids to kill top leader of IS in Syria
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The IS terrorist leader was killed in a US raid in Idlib province, northwest Syria, President Joe Biden informed on February 3.
