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Europe faces pressure to join boycott of Russian oil and gas
The 27-member European Union faces far more economic pain from the war and resulting sanctions than the U.S. true above all when it comes to the oil and gas that powers vehicles
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EU announces 500 mn euros in humanitarian aid to war-torn Ukraine
The European Union has announced 500 million euros for humanitarian aid to Ukraine, saying it had taken in two million refugees fleeing the Russian invasion so far and expected millions more.
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Sovereign wealth funds likely to keep away from Russia, says researcher
Middle Eastern and Chinese sovereign wealth funds are likely to avoid new deals in Russia for now after its invasion of Ukraine, says researcher
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EU aims sanctions on 14 wealthy Russians, dozens of lawmakers
The EU is also divided over whether to impose an embargo on Russian oil
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EU energy roadmap to cut reliance on Russian gas by two-third in a year
he plan envisages ending reliance on all Russian fossil fuels 'well before' 2030
Ukraine war: Oil markets fret over supply shock as some buyers shun Russia
Russia is the world's top exporter of crude and oil products combined, at around 7 million barrels per day (bpd) or 7% of global supply
Aid for Ukraine, European allies growing as US lawmakers shape budget bill
Proposed US aid for Ukraine, European allies has grown beyond $12 billion, top Senator said, as congressional bargainers worked toward a bipartisan government-wide spending deal
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Pakistan under western pressure to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The NATO, US, UK and the European Union (EU) are taking to global platforms like the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to gather global support in condemning Russia over its aggression in Ukraine
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Putin warns 3rd parties against creating Ukraine no-fly zone
Speaking at a meeting with female pilots on Saturday, Putin said Russia would view any move in this direction as an intervention that "will pose a threat to our service members
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Ukraine crisis puts euro on course for worst week in two years
Euro fell to $1.1008 in early Asia trade, its weakest since May 2020, following news Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was on fire after an attack by Russian troops
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Moldova, Georgia file applications to join EU amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
This come two days after Ukraine said it was seeking fast-track membership to the bloc.
A look at how the West is punishing Russia for its invasion on Ukraine
The United States and European allies are stepping up sanctions to make Russia pay for invading Ukraine, and while the penalties are hurting Russia's economy, they have failed so far to stop fighting
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EU clears Moderna coronavirus vaccine for young kids, Pfizer boosters
The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was previously granted a green light for use in children aged five and over last November
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Moldova, Georgia expected to ask to join European Union
A senior European Union official says that in the wake of Ukraine's formal application this week to join the bloc, bids for entry are also expected imminently from Moldova and Georgia.
Ukrainian refugees receive EU protection for up to 3 years: German Ministry
Refugees from Ukraine do not need to go through the asylum procedure, and will receive immediate protection for up to three years in the European Union, German Minister Nancy Faeser said
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Boeing, Exxon, Apple join Western firms spurning Russia over Ukraine
Ford suspends operations in Russia; Apple stops iPhone sales in Russian market
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Ukraine war: Twitter to comply with EU sanctions on Russian state media
Facebook owner Meta, Alphabet Inc's Google, YouTube and TikTok have said they are blocking access to RT and Sputnik in the EU.
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EU leader says conflict must end before discussion for Ukraine accession
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday signed an official appeal for the EU, asking for an accession of Ukraine via a new special procedure
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Miles-long Russian convoy advances on Kyiv; explosion shakes Kharkiv
Russia plans to strike some communication objects belonging to Ukraine security service inside Kyiv
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IEA weighing potential oil stocks release after Russia invasion
Crude oil was trading around $104 a barrel on Tuesday as some buyers shunned Russian barrels after Western allies imposed sanctions on Moscow
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