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Zelensky’s new sanctions hint at authoritarian turn
The president has approved sanctions against several prominent figures, including former President Petro Poroshenko
UkraineMultilateral retreat raises as many US costs as gains
All three credit ratings agencies have now warned of the risks of US withdrawal from multilateral institutions
InternationalOil market supply surplus will persist through 2025
The IEA slightly upgraded its forecast for oil demand growth this year but still sees a supply surplus
InternationalPutin-Trump talks signal reduced support for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a cordial 90-minute phone call
RussiaTurkey’s gas deal will support diversification plans
Turkmenistan has signed a short-term deal to swap gas via Iran to Turkey
TurkeyUkrainian defence minister will survive conflict
The latest scandal involving the Defence Ministry resulted in the replacement of independent procurement operators
UkraineUS prisoner release may open way to more talks
An American prisoner was released by Russia yesterday following a visit by a senior Trump administration official
RussiaTariffs on key metals may reignite inflation worldwide
The metal tariff news is being digested by different stakeholders amid the threat of broader tariffs
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