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Putin: It's impossible for some EU counties to ditch Russian oil now
May 17, 2022 12:09Russian President Vladimir Putin says some European counties will not be able to end their reliance on Russian oil imports for the time being, as the European Union (EU) pushes to impose a ban on the country's oil over the war in Ukraine.
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Finland, Sweden's entry into NATO to make no big difference: Russia
May 17, 2022 09:54Russia says Finland and Sweden's potential membership in NATO would probably make no difference as the pair have long participated in the military alliance's drills along with other putative neutral countries in the region.
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Hungary warns of 'era of recession' in Europe amid energy crisis, soaring inflation
May 17, 2022 06:03Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has raised the alarm over an “era of recession” in Europe as the continent grapples with the energy crisis and soaring inflation fueled by the raging war in Ukraine.
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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.