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Russia’s relentless interference since start of Ukraine war has failed to break Moldova

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the prospects for Moldova did not look good. But four years have now passed and, despite a relentless Russian campaign to destabilise the country, Moldova has survived and made significant progress.

The Conversation

Zelenskyy says US 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions is 'not the right decision'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the U.S. 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions amid the Iran war is “not the right decision” and won’t help bring a stop to Russia’s more than 4-year-old invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK

Sweden investigates tanker accused of using a false flag in the Baltic Sea

Swedish authorities are investigating a tanker that was allegedly sailing under a false flag in the Baltic Sea

The Independent UK

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‘Certainly does not help peace’: Zelenskyy says US easing of Russian oil sanctions could hand Moscow $10 billion for war

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy criticized a US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil, warning it could provide Moscow billions for the war and undermine peace efforts. French President Macron echoed concerns, stating Russia is mistaken if it believes the Middle East conflict offers respite. The US claims the waiver…

The Times of India

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Evening Standard

EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

The Trump administration's decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea was met with criticism in the EU, with Merz and Costa claiming the move undermines support for Ukraine at critical moment.

Euronews

Dubai under attack: Building in UAE city's financial centre hit by 'kamakaze drone' debris as war rages

Large plume of smoke seen close to the DIFC Innovation Hub in Dubai following a ‘successful interception’

Evening Standard

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US expands Russian oil waiver to all buyers in bid to tame prices

The US has expanded a temporary sanctions waiver on the purchase of stranded Russian oil from India alone to all countries worldwide as part of ongoing efforts to ease pressure on global energy prices.

Euronews

Starmer risks Trump’s wrath with split from US over lifting Russia oil sanctions

Trump administration temporarily allowing countries to buy Russian oil ‘currently stranded at sea’

The Independent UK

Russia and Iran trying to ‘hijack global economy’, says Cooper

Iran’s new supreme leader has vowed to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

Evening Standard

Russia and Iran trying to ‘hijack the global economy’, Cooper rages

Oil price surges spark fears Putin could use outbreak of war to boost wartime economy

The Independent UK

Newsletter: Iranian Ambassador does not rule out strikes on military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

Euronews

US eases sanctions on Russian oil in bid to ease energy crisis

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The Independent UK

Europe rebukes US for temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil

German chancellor says decision is wrong and that pressure on Putin over Ukraine war should be increased

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Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm

The Times of India

‘Acknowledging the obvious’: Russia reacts to US waiver on oil amid Iran war

Russia asserted that global energy markets cannot be stable without its oil, following a US temporary allowance for Russian crude sales already in transit. This move occurred as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with Iran warning of retaliatory attacks on regional energy infrastructure.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Putin envoy says US better understands importance of Russian oil amid energy crisis

Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev describes negotiations with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as ‘productive’. What we know on day 1,479

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The Independent UK

BBC World Service being supplanted by Russia and China because of funding cuts and poor management, warn MPs

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a scathing report into the state of the World Service is losing out to propaganda outlets

The Independent UK

MPs fear loss of BBC World Service influence amid ‘hostile’ propaganda push

Committee calls for action on funding and protection for journalists as fears grow that viewer trust is being lost to Russia and China.

Euronews

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

The Guardian - UK

In linking Iran to Russia, Healey could be laying ground for hard choices ahead

Defence secretary connects Middle East conflict to plight of Ukraine, sympathy for which remains relatively high

Barchart

Crude Oil Surges as Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Thursday closed up +8.48 (+9.72%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1763 (+6.32%). Energy prices settled sharply higher on Thursday due to comments from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who said that Iran's leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz...

The Independent UK

Ukraine war today: Zelensky launches drone attack on Russian oil hub

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The Independent UK

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

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