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Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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Leaked call shows Szijjártó discussing EU sanctions removal with Russia's Lavrov

The recording comes as Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó is embroiled in controversy, following Washington Post reports that he disclosed sensitive information to Russia at Foreign Affairs Council meetings in Brussels.

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Can a Nobel Prize be gifted or sold? Some have done it in the past

Although Machado's gesture marks a rare instance of a living laureate parting with their medal shortly after receiving it, it is not unprecedented. Rules state that Machado could give away her actual medal but not the honour itself.

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Ukraine war briefing: ‘Attack on global food security’ as Russia hits wheat ships and ports

US has verified as fake the claimed attack on Putin residence, says Zelenskyy; leaders of Ukraine’s allies to meet in France next week. What we know on day 1,407

The Guardian - AU

German prosecutors will drop probe of Russian magnate Usmanov after he agrees to pay nearly $12M

The Uzbek-born Russian billionaire, who was reelected as president of the International Fencing Federation last year, has faced EU sanctions since 2022.

Fortune

German prosecutors will drop investigation of Russian magnate Usmanov upon payment of $12M fine

German prosecutors say they'll drop an investigation of Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov over possible breaches of sanctions and money laundering rules after he agreed to pay a 10 million euro (about $11.8 million) fine

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Exclusive: EU Council faces landmark defamation claim in Germany over sanctions ‘reasons’

A German lawyer has brought a case before the country's highest court seeking clearance to sue the EU Council for defamation related to its sanctions reasoning.

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Rich List 2022: Who are the wealthiest people in the UK?

There were a record 177 billionaires in the country, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

Evening Standard

Money talks as oligarch Alisher Usmanov moves to regain control of fencing

Ethics aside, the Russian’s possible return should be absurd given he cannot set foot in the country where the International Fencing Federation is based

The Guardian - UK

For everyone’s sake, let’s hope Everton takeover deal is more than a distraction

Change is needed, but with hope comes expectation, and that’s a perilous thing for the fans at Goodison

The Guardian - UK

Is appeal verdict a victory for Everton or cause for more concern?

While club claim they have been ‘vindicated’, the threat of another points deduction looms large

The Guardian - UK

Rome Restores Towering Colonnade Of Trajan's Basilica

Rome's most majestic forum has recovered some of its former glory with a partial reconstruction of the imposing columns of Trajan's basilica -- using funds from a now-sanctioned Russian oligarch.

International Business Times

What now for Everton after second Premier League charge?

Already hit with a 10-point deduction for breaking PSR rules the club did not hide their dismay at prospect of another fight

The Guardian - UK

Nottingham Forest and Everton could face points deduction after Premier League charges

Nottingham Forest are facing a potential points deduction and Everton could lose more points after being charged with breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules

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Everton owner received £400m from Alisher Usmanov companies, documents suggest

Exclusive: Questions mount over ties between Farhad Moshiri and tycoon, before he was put under sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Farhad Moshiri plots exit after ruinous reign but Everton’s future still unsure

777 Partners is in line to replace the current owner but the Americans have a reputation of not improving their other clubs

The Guardian - UK

Carlo Ancelotti reaches ‘amicable resolution’ with Everton over legal case

The Real Madrid coach filed a claim against his former club earlier this month, but the dispute has now been settled

The Guardian - UK

Carlo Ancelotti held talks over Everton bonus fund with Alisher Usmanov

Carlo Ancelotti, who is suing his former club Everton, held discussions with the controversial Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov about a series of incentive payments

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The Guardian - UK

Guardian wins international journalism prize for work on Russian oligarchs

Russian Asset Tracker published findings weeks after country’s brutal assault on Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Treasury’s sanctions police ‘reviewing’ finances of Everton FC owner, Guardian understands

Farhad Moshiri reportedly a ‘person of interest’ at special unit over links to sanctioned oligarch Alisher Usman

Reuters

German court deems raids against Russian-Uzbek oligarch unlawful -lawyers

A German court has ruled that raids conducted last year at the Bavarian villa of Russian-Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov and other locations were unlawful, a law firm representing him said in a statement on Friday.

Evening Standard

What sanctions has the UK put on Russia?

Imports of Russian diamonds and Russian-origin copper, nickel and aluminium to the UK are subject to new sanctions

The Guardian - UK

Cyprus handed 800-page US dossier on Russia sanctions breaches

Report details how local people and firms helped Alisher Usmanov’s conceal immense wealth

Liverpool Echo

Alisher Usmanov was barred from United Kingdom before Everton cut ties with billionaire

Everton had sponsorship agreements with Usmanov's companies USM and Megafon

The Guardian - UK

Oligarch funded Everton football club while barred from UK

Exclusive: Alisher Usmanov’s backing for club while refused entry to UK raises questions about Premier League governance

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