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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shaken many long-held Western assumptions about the foundations of peace in Europe. Among other things, it has renewed policymakers' focus on energy dependence as a key strategic issue.

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Ukrainian Defenders Dig in as Russia Boosts Firepower

A showdown looms in Ukraine as Russia appointed a new military commander and looked to concentrate its attacks on the eastern part of the country, while Ukraine’s president said his troops will hold their ground, and urged Western leaders, in particular President Joe Biden, to do more. Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Delay on Russia oil embargo decision is costing lives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday called on Western politicians to quickly agree on an embargo of Russian oil, complaining that their failure to do so was costing Ukrainians their lives.

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he cannot tolerate indecisiveness on sanctions

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he could not tolerate any indecisiveness from Western countries on imposing new sanctions on Russia, in an address to Ireland's parliament on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia says it wants to keep diplomatic ties with West despite expulsions

Russia wants to maintain diplomatic relations with Western countries despite a series of expulsions of its diplomats, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Russia Bars More Top EU Officials

Russia said on Thursday it had greatly expanded the number of European Union officials, lawmakers, public figures and journalists barred from Russia for allegedly being responsible for sanctions and stoking anti-Russian feelings. "The restrictions apply to the top leadership of the European Union, including a number of European commissioners and…

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Kuwait FM Urges West to Consider Gulf Concerns over Iran Nuclear Deal

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nasser Al Sabah called on Western countries to take into account Gulf states’ concerns over the Iranian nuclear file. His comments came during a joint news conference with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Kuwait on Tuesday. “There are Kuwaiti and Gulf concerns about…

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Many in Middle East See Hypocrisy in Western Embrace of Ukraine

Within days of the Russian invasion, Western countries invoked international law, imposed crippling sanctions, began welcoming refugees with open arms and cheered on Ukraine's armed resistance. The response has elicited outrage across the Middle East, where many see a glaring double standard in how the West responds to international conflicts.…

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Many in Mideast see hypocrisy in Western embrace of Ukraine

Western countries have invoked international law within days of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says tougher Russian sanctions needed quickly

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday urged Western nations to toughen sanctions quickly against Russia, including an oil embargo, to stop Moscow having a free hand to escalate its measures against his country.

Reuters

Rocket attacks hit Lviv in western Ukraine as Biden visits Poland

Five people wounded after two rockets hit a fuel depot and two others later hit a military factory in the western city.

Al Jazeera

Rockets hit western Ukraine as Biden visits Poland, decries Putin

Rockets struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Saturday, signalling a potential new front in Moscow's invasion as U.S. President Joe Biden decried Russian President Vladimir Putin's grip on power and sought to steel Europe for a long fight ahead.

Reuters

Refugees plead for protection for Ukraine as Western leaders meet

Ukrainian refugees in Poland urged Western powers on Thursday to do more to protect the country from Russian bombardment as leaders met in Brussels for unprecedented summits of NATO, G7 and the European Union.

Reuters

What they want: Allies meet in Europe for Ukraine summits

Western allies have already clinched the most important part of what all will be looking for in three summits on Thursday held in Europe's diplomatic capital of Brussels

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UN Taking up 3 Resolutions on Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

The United Nations will face three resolutions Wednesday on the worsening humanitarian situation in Ukraine after Russia decided to call for a vote on its Security Council resolution that makes no mention of its attack on its smaller neighbor. The General Assembly is scheduled to start considering two rival resolutions…

Reuters

Riyadh gets U.S. military help as Washington seeks better ties

The United States has stepped up its military support for Saudi Arabia over the past few months following missile strikes on the kingdom by the Yemeni Houthi group, Western diplomats said, an indication that Washington is trying to mend its strained ties with traditional Gulf allies.

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Russia Blasted by West at UN for Spreading Bioweapons ‘Nonsense’ over Ukraine

The United States and Western allies slammed Russia on Friday for spreading propaganda, disinformation and "nonsense" at the United Nations Security Council by alleging that parts of biological weapons were being made in Ukraine. Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia sent a lengthy document, seen by Reuters, to the council and…

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Russia blasted by West at U.N. for spreading bioweapons 'nonsense' over Ukraine

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‘India has the right to buy Russian oil’

Among the top buyers of Russian oil and gas are Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands. India’s dependence on imported energy should not be politicised, says source

Reuters

France says sanctions starting to have impact on Russia - govt spokesperson

French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Friday sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine were starting to have a "real impact".

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US Steps Up Aid to Ukraine as Pressure Builds to Halt Russia

The United States is set to unveil a fresh round of security assistance to Ukraine Wednesday, a White House official said, as Western leaders faced mounting pressure to stop Russia's bombardment of civilians and peace talks made halting progress. The official said President Joe Biden will on Wednesday unveil another…

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As Ukraine War Rages, Israel Grapples with Fate of Oligarchs

Israel is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. A worried Israeli government has formed a high-level committee to see how the country can maintain its status as a haven for…

The Independent UK

Around 1,300 Ukrainian troops killed and 600 Russian troops surrendered yesterday, says Zelensky

Mr Zelensky urged Western nations to be more involved in negotiations to end the war

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Biden Bans Russian Oil, Warns of ‘Putin Price Hike’ at Pump

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the US will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to…

Chicago Sun-Times

US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’

The action follows pleas by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to U.S. and Western officials to cut off the imports, which had been a glaring omission in the massive sanctions put in place on Russia over the invasion.

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