Independent Bureau

Poland and Bulgaria say they can manage without Russian gas supplies

Since Gazprom threatened to cut off all gas deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria, both countries have refused to bow down to Russian...

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France

Macron wins second term in office as President of France

Macron has becomes the first French President in the 20 years to be elected for a second term with 58.6% votes in...

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USA

Biden announces “Uniting for Ukraine” initiative to help Ukrainian refugees settle in U.S.

The new streamlined process will allow Ukrainians to apply for humanitarian parole, stay and work in the U.S. for 2 years

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Enemies will “think twice” : Putin, after successful testing of Sarmat Missile

Sarmat is a heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) that is capable of overcoming all modern means of anti-missile defence

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West sends plane loads of weapons for Ukraine

7 planes carrying weapons for Ukraine headed from U.S. to Europe as part of U.S. $ 800 million weapons package

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E.U. announces another € 50 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine

This € 50 million humanitarian aid will provide emergency medical services, access to safe drinking water and hygiene, shelter and protection, cash...

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Russia bans Johnson from entering the country

Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred from entering Russia, in retaliation to sanctions imposed on Russia over invasion of Ukraine

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Putin : Western sanctions have failed

The President of Russia – Vladimir Putin has said that the sanctions imposed by West, over Russia’s special operation in Ukraine, have...

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E.U. to make LNG deal with U.S., to reduce dependency on Russian gas

In a bid to reduce dependency on Russian fossil fuels, the E.U. will get 15 BCM more LNG from U.S.A.

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European Commission launches ‘European Research Area for Ukraine’ to support Ukrainian researchers

ERA4Ukraine portal is a one-stop-shop for information and support services to Ukraine-based researchers and researchers fleeing Ukraine

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UK

Rishi Sunak announces fuel tax cut to control the rising cost of living

Rishi Sunak has announced to cut fuel duty by 5 pence, to combat the rising energy, food and fuel prices, which is...

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Navalny sentenced to another 9 years in prison, fined U.S. $ 11,500

Navalny has been convicted by Moscow's Lefortovo Court of embezzling U.S. $ 4.7 million of donations given to his foundation and of...

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Russian launches Kinzhal hypersonic missile to destroy arms depot in Ukraine

Kinzhal hypersonic missile can travel at a speed of Mach 5, which was launched by Russia to destroy an arms depot in...

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Zelenskyy asks Germany to save Kyiv; Mariupol rejects Russian ultimatum to surrender

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked Germany to help save Kyiv from Russian invasion by blocking trade and banking services with Russia

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Zelenskyy says he does not expect Ukraine to join NATO anytime soon

The Ukrainian President said Russia’s ceasefire demands were becoming ‘more realistic’ and he sees hope in peace talks

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South Korea to send non-lethal military supplies worth U.S. $ 800,000 to Ukraine

South Korean Defense Ministry spokesperson Boo Seung-chan said in a briefing that South Korea will send non-lethal military supplies to Ukraine

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U.S. warns China of sanctions if it supports Russia in Ukraine

The Chinese Ministry of China has accused the U.S. of spreading disinformation while the US warns China for supporting Russia

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35 killed and 134 injured in Russian airstrike at Ukranian military training base

35 people have been killed and 134 injured after Russia fired 30 missiles at the military training base, near the border of...

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Ukraine

Zelenskyy condemns abduction of Mayor of Melitopol by Russian troops

Ivan Fedorov, The Mayor of Russian-Controlled Melitopol, was kidnapped by 10 Russian soldiers. His location is unknown.

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E.U. says it cannot fast track Ukraine’s membership

EU States condemned the sufferings of Ukrainians due to Russian invasion, but they said that joining the E.U. is a process that...

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Russia and Ukraine fail to reach consensus on ceasefire and humanitarian corridor

The first round of talks between the Foreign Minister of Russia and Ukraine ended without any progress

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World Bank approves financial aid of U.S. $ 723 million to Ukraine

The World Bank has released an Emergency Financial Package for Ukraine

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Russia announces temporary ceasefire in Mariupol and Volnovakha

Ukraine is preparing for evacuation corridors in the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, after Russia announced a temporary ceasefire in these 2...

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