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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.
Former German Prime Minister Resigns at Russian Oil and Gas Company
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Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schreder resigned as chairman of Russian state gas company Rosneft on May 20 amid the risk of sanctions against Russia.
Ukrainian War: The last soldiers at Azovstal Steel Factory surrender
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Russia declared the soldiers at the Azovstal steel factory surplus, winning a months-long confrontation in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.
Ukraine urges US to increase weapons assistance
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The US's failure to provide Ukraine with missile launch systems is a reason for Kiev to urge Washington to increase its arms assistance.
China bottoms Russian oil prices to supplement strategic oil reserves
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China is seeking to capitalise on Russia's lowest oil prices to supplement its national strategic oil reserves.
Hundreds more Azov Battalion soldiers surrender at Azovstal steel factory
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771 more Ukrainian Azov battalion fighters surrendered to Russia at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol in the past 24 hours.
Finnish company sues Russian Gazprom for selling gas in rubles
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The Finnish energy company has refused to accept payment for Russian gas in rubles, claiming to take Gazprom energy company to arbitration.
North Korea increases nearly 2 million suspected COVID-19 cases
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North Korea reported more than 260,000 suspected cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of suspected cases to nearly 2 million.
Senior commander of the Azov Battalion of Ukraine refuses to surrender
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Senior commanders of Ukraine's Azov battalion at Azovstal and Mariupol steel plants refused to surrender to the Russian army.
US reopens ambassade in Ukraine
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On May 18, the US State Department reopened the Embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kiev after more than 3 months of closure due to Russia's military campaign.
The fate of nearly 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion surrendered
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Russia seeks to prosecute all Ukrainian soldiers of the Azov Battalion after they surrendered at the Azovstal steel plant.
Russia plans to withdraw from WHO, WTO
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The proposal to end Russia's membership in the WHO and WTO has been sent to parliament.
UK faces cost of living crisis, inflation up to 10%
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The escalating cost of living and inflation crisis has begun to affect consumers across the UK.
Russian ruble hits one peak after another
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The Russian ruble is approaching a five-year high against the Euro.
Israel - Turkey could "rescue" Europe from dependence on Russian gas
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Europe is looking for an alternative to Russian gas, the Turkish press reported.
US ready to provide Finland-Sweden military assistance in NATO joining process
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The US has said it is ready to provide military assistance to Finland and Sweden if needed to deal with Russia in its NATO join.
