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EU oil ban will bite into Russia's budget and GDP
The EU's proposed ban on all oil imports will hit Russia's largest export-earning sector
RussiaKazakhstan picks off sanctioned Russian bank
The Kazakh subsidiary of Alfa Bank has been bought by the local CenterCredit bank after falling foul of US sanctions
KazakhstanRussia avoids debt default but risks mount
After threatening to make a debt payment in rubles, Russia has backed down and drawn on its unfrozen dollar holdings
RussiaEU oil sanctions may accelerate move on gas
The European Commission has proposed to end imports of Russian oil within the next six months
RussiaQatar and United States to feed global LNG appetite
The fallout from conflict will boost liquefied natural gas investment but also threatens higher greenhouse gas emissions
InternationalIsrael’s ties with Russia will survive despite dispute
The Russian foreign minister’s claim that Adolf Hitler had Jewish roots resulted in a diplomatic incident
IsraelRussia likely to advance annexation plans in Ukraine
US reports suggest Moscow is planning to annex parts of Ukraine in a process starting this month
RussiaRussian leader sustains public backing for Ukraine war
Russians appeared to adapt swiftly and uncomplainingly to wartime, though the evidence base is limited
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