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Uzbekistan rejects Russia’s gas union plan
Russia is pushing a still ill-defined 'gas union' but Uzbekistan is uncomfortable with anything more than trade
RussiaRussia-Iran arms sales rebalance lopsided relations
Tehran seems happy to let its drones kill Ukrainians, despite EU criticism and open opposition to the policy at home
RussiaWar and sanctions will hit Russian consumer spending
Shoppers are reining in their purchases as goods become unavailable and family earners go off to fight
RussiaUkraine war impedes crackdown on crypto cybercrime
Western governments have been leading efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency-based cybercrime
InternationalUkraine hits back as Russia pummels civilian life
Ukraine has suffered more strikes on civilian infrastructure, but retaliatory drone attacks will cause shock in Russia
UkraineUS-Russian overtures confirm deep divisions on Ukraine
After President Biden said Russia must show it is ready to end the war, Moscow responded with a new condition
United StatesBulgaria will claim exemption from Russian oil ban
Sofia is allowing Lukoil Neftochim to continue importing Russian crude to stay in operation
BulgariaEU oil ban will hurt Russia more than price cap
A G7-EU price cap on Russian seaborne oil comes into effect today, as does an EU ban on most imports of Russian crude
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