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UK threatening to unilaterally scrap part of Northern Ireland protocol, sparking fears of trade war
May 16, 2022 08:12Britain is set to propose plans that would allow ministers to unilaterally scrap part of the Brexit deals, despite warnings from Brussels that such unilateral action would represent a breach of international law.
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Iran says awaiting US decision on Tehran's ‘special initiatives’ for Vienna talks
May 16, 2022 06:56Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic has already introduced special initiatives for the advancement of the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that the United States needs to make a political decision and respond to Tehran’s proposals.
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Lavrov: All will suffer from West’s ‘hybrid war’ on Russia
May 14, 2022 12:13Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the West has launched a “hybrid war” against his country, the consequences of which would be felt around the world.
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G7 threatens to reinforce Russia sanctions, continue military aide to Ukraine
May 14, 2022 09:37Diplomats from the Group of Seven (G7) countries threaten to reinforce economic and political pressure on Russia and continue supplying weapons to Kiev as the conflict in Ukraine grinds into its third month with no solution on the horizon.
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Russia to respond if NATO moves nuclear forces near border
May 14, 2022 04:12Russia says it would take precautionary measures if NATO deployed nuclear forces and infrastructure closer to the country's border.
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Russia to cut electricity to Finland as Helsinki moves toward NATO bid
May 14, 2022 00:58Russia is likely to suspend electricity supplies to Finland this weekend as Helsinki seems adamant about pursuing its ambitious bid of joining the US-led NATO military alliance amid the raging war in Ukraine.
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Good, reliable outcome within reach in Vienna if US adheres to commitments: FM
May 13, 2022 10:21Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries still have the opportunity to reach a “good and reliable” agreement on the revival of the 2015 deal if the United States makes the necessary decision and honors its commitments.
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EU pledges 500mn in extra military aid to Ukraine, UK urges more
May 13, 2022 06:29Throwing their full weight behind Kiev, France has announced that the G7 (Group of Seven) industrialized nations are “strongly united” in backing Ukraine until its “victory” against Russia.
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US, European allies rally behind Finland, Sweden in their bid to join NATO
May 13, 2022 03:52The US and some European governments say they will support Finland and Sweden joining the NATO military alliance despite Russia's warning of dire consequences.
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Putin: Anti-Moscow sanctions over Ukraine hurting West more than Russia
May 12, 2022 13:49President Vladimir Putin says anti-Moscow sanctions imposed by the West over Russia’s military operation in Ukraine have backfired and that Western countries have been hit worse by the bans.