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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.
An EU country benefits from cheap Russian gas amid escalating tensions
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Russia and Hungary have signed long-term contracts allowing EU countries to buy Russian gas at a discount until 2036.
UK deploys largest military effort, sends clear message to Russia
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The UK revealed the "grandest possible military request" to NATO as a "clear message" to Russia.
Russian military tests combat readiness
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The Russian military will conduct a planned combat readiness drill in the Western Military Region from January 25.
Russia deploys Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile to Belarus
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Russia continues to transfer military units to Belarus to participate in inspecting the State response forces of the Union.
What weapons have the US and NATO transferred to Ukraine?
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The US and NATO publicly provided Ukraine with modern attack weapons and deployed additional forces to Eastern Europe.
Honduras has its first female president
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Ms. Xiomara Castro was sworn in as president of Honduras on January 27 in the presence of many people, including US Vice President Kamala Harris and the army of the new president - former President Manuel Zelaya.
US requests Russia not to publicize response to Ukraine
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Russia has accepted the US response to security proposals related to Ukraine, but Washington has asked Moscow not to publicize the response.
Russian Navy begins massive drills in the Arctic
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The Russian Navy warships have reached the Arctic, starting exercises in the ice of the Barents.
Riots in Ukraine: protests rush into parliament
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On January 25, a protester in Ukraine who was about to break into a parliament building clashed with police, injuring many people.
US reveals military personnel deployed to respond to Russia-Ukraine escalation
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Under the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon is placing about 8,500 US soldiers ready to deploy to Europe if Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate.
Russia deploys warships amid tensions with NATO
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The Russian Navy deploys two warships to carry out "long-distance" missions amid tensions with NATO.
Russia deploys S-400 to Belarus
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Russia confirmed that it is deploying the S-400 anti-aircraft missile system to Belarus.
US seeks to make more money from European gas crisis
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The US is said to be negotiating with Qatar on gas supplies to Europe if the energy crisis escalates.
Russia warns of gas cuts, Moldova declares state of emergency
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After Russian energy giant Gazprom warned of the possibility of gas cuts, Moldova - a former Soviet union country - declared a state of emergency.
First image of damage in Tonga after song
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The dense layer of ash covers the entire archipelago in the first images of the arrived land after the world's largest volcanic explosion in more than 30 years that triggered a Tsunami.
