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EU to seek exemption for banned Chinese chips to protect car companies - Bloomberg

The EU plans to temporarily lift sanctions on a Chinese chip supplier. Automakers have warned of the risk of production shutdowns due to parts shortages.

Economy • May 21, 01:36 PM • 3495 views
Russian gas stations are incurring losses on every liter of popular gasoline – intelligence

Operators in the Russian Federation are losing 84 kopecks per liter of AI-92 due to sanctions and the prioritization of military cargo. A wave of network bankruptcies is expected by the end of 2026.

Economy • May 21, 01:22 PM • 3364 views
The Kremlin sees no threat to fuel supplies in the Russian Federation due to attacks on oil refineries

Peskov denied risks to fuel supplies following drone attacks on Russian refineries. He also attributed the reduction in production to scheduled maintenance.

News of the World • May 21, 12:53 PM • 3433 views
Zelenskyy reports strike on FSB headquarters and up to a hundred occupier casualties in a single operation – shares videoVideo

SBU special forces struck the FSB headquarters and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 system. Enemy losses in a single operation amount to approximately one hundred occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 11:35 AM • 3240 views
Trump seeks redemption in Cuba after his regime-change failure in Iran - CNN

The US has accused Raul Castro of murders and tightened the oil blockade of the island. Trump is seeking regime change in Cuba following the Venezuelan scenario.

News of the World • May 21, 10:08 AM • 3850 views
Zelenskyy called the strike on the Syzran refinery a long-range sanction against Russian oil refiningVideo

Zelenskyy thanked the warriors for the precise strike on the Syzran refinery 800 km from the border. This is another long-range sanction against Russia's oil refining.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:35 AM • 3093 views
Zelenskyy held a conversation with Starmer amid the easing of oil sanctions against the Russian Federation

The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister coordinated diplomatic positions regarding the war. The conversation took place against the backdrop of London easing oil sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 20, 08:22 PM • 4320 views
Sweden supports opening all negotiation clusters with the EU for Ukraine by the end of June - Sybiha

Sybiha discussed Gripen fighter jets and EU accession in Sweden. Stockholm will support the opening of all negotiation clusters for Ukraine by the end of June.

Politics • May 20, 07:00 PM • 5274 views
US announces charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

US prosecutors have accused Raúl Castro of ordering the shoot-down of civilian aircraft in 1996. Media outlets note that the move is linked to Trump's plans for regime change in Cuba.

News of the World • May 20, 06:14 PM • 17267 views
If we manage to return to substantive trilateral communication in the coming weeks, it will be the right result - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's team discussed security and diplomacy with the US. The President plans to involve Europe in trilateral communication to pressure the Russians.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:48 PM • 6504 views
UK apologizes for "clumsy" handling of easing sanctions against Russia - media

Britain has apologized for allowing the import of fuel derived from Russian oil and will revoke it. The decision was attributed to a shortage, but it drew criticism for supporting the aggressor.

Economy • May 20, 04:37 PM • 5474 views
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Fertilizers in exchange for security: Should Ukraine trust Lukashenko and agree to the easing of sanctions?

The US is asking Ukraine to ease sanctions against Belarusian potash to reduce Russia's influence. Experts point to threats due to Minsk's complicity in the aggression.

Economy • May 20, 04:33 PM • 53701 views
Mindich filed a lawsuit against Zelenskyy and stated his demands

Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.

Politics • May 20, 03:39 PM • 3441 views
EU agrees to extend sanctions against Russia for human rights violations

The EU has extended sanctions against 70 Russians for human rights violations for another year. An expansion of restrictions against Iran due to threats to shipping was also agreed upon.

Politics • May 20, 03:05 PM • 3673 views
Ukraine is in active negotiations with Britain over the easing of sanctions on Russian oil - OP

The Office of the President has approached Britain for clarification regarding the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. The US has also extended the authorization for fuel purchases.

Economy • May 20, 12:52 PM • 2605 views
RF is preparing to mobilize 100,000 people and five scenarios for expanding the war - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy reported on Russia's plans to mobilize 100,000 people. Ukraine is preparing to expand long-range sanctions and defense against new war scenarios.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 12:33 PM • 3435 views
Hungary ready to support EU sanctions against head of ROC Kirill – media

Hungary's new government will not obstruct the imposition of restrictions against the head of the ROC and Russian officials. The EU is also preparing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet.

Politics • May 20, 11:57 AM • 3282 views
"No significant breakthroughs": what Xi and Putin agreed on, the status of the gas project, and what was said regarding Ukraine

The parties agreed on the route for Power of Siberia 2, but the schedule and prices remain open. An agreement on a new railway was signed and the visa-free regime was extended.

Politics • May 20, 11:11 AM • 4082 views
ARMA announces tender for management of Zhevago's assets

The Agency is seeking managers for Zhevago's real estate and a business center owned by sanctioned Russians. The seized assets must work for the economy of Ukraine.

Economy • May 20, 10:09 AM • 3161 views
US urges Ukraine and EU to ease sanctions on fertilizer imports from Belarus - Bloomberg

The US is asking Ukraine and the EU to ease sanctions on Belarusian potash to improve relations with Minsk. Lithuania is currently refusing to restore transit.

News of the World • May 20, 09:23 AM • 3854 views
G7 promises to help Ukraine with financing, but reminds of the cancellation of VAT exemptions

The G7 is preparing new financing for Ukraine and demands reforms, including limiting VAT exemptions. Partners will also allocate funds for the repair of Chornobyl NPP facilities.

Economy • May 20, 06:33 AM • 17439 views
UK to allow imports of fuel produced from Russian oil

Great Britain has authorized the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries. The decision is attributed to market shortages and rising global prices.

Economy • May 19, 07:53 PM • 8208 views
US imposes new sanctions against Iran's shadow fleet and exchange network - Reuters

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Amin Exchange and 19 oil tankers. The restrictions target a network of front companies in the UAE, China, and Hong Kong.

Economy • May 19, 05:57 PM • 4391 views
Zelenskyy approved plans for long-range strikes for June

President Zelenskyy approved plans for long-range strikes against the Russian Federation for June. Ukraine will also increase drone supplies and funding for combat brigades.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 04:01 PM • 42515 views
EU disappointed by US easing of oil sanctions against Russia

The EU criticizes the US decision to extend the waiver of sanctions on Russian oil. Valdis Dombrovskis called for increased pressure on Moscow instead of easing it.

Politics • May 19, 02:00 PM • 48035 views
Russia secretly trained military personnel in China, some of whom later went to the war in Ukraine - Reuters

About 200 Russian military personnel underwent secret training on drone usage at bases in China. Some of them have reportedly returned to fight against Ukraine at the front.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:57 PM • 16780 views
Photos of "Indian assistants" to the TCC in Ukraine are a Russian fake - fact-checkersPhoto

Russia is spreading a fake about "Indian assistants" to the TCC to divide society. The primary source of the plant was a little-known propaganda Telegram channel. In Ukraine, it was disseminated by bloggers who are under sanctions.

Society • May 19, 12:34 PM • 4470 views
Ukraine's economy has returned to growth, while Russia loses oil revenues - Prime MinisterPhoto

In April, Ukraine's GDP grew by 0. 9%, improving indicators after a difficult first quarter. At the same time, Russia's oil revenues fell by 21% due to sanctions.

Economy • May 19, 09:25 AM • 15447 views
Putin seeks to unblock gas pipeline during talks with Xi in Beijing - Bloomberg

Putin will discuss the construction of the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline in Beijing. Russia's economic dependence on sanctioned technologies from China has reached over 90%.

Economy • May 19, 08:08 AM • 3381 views
Oil prices plunge as Trump decides to halt strike on Iran

Oil prices dropped by 2% following Trump's statement on suspending the strike on Iran in favor of negotiations. The price of Brent fell to $109.84 per barrel.

Economy • May 19, 06:44 AM • 3924 views