Putin signs decrees paving way for annexation of two more Ukrainian regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday signed decrees recognizing the occupied Ukrainian regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia as independent, ahead of their illegal annexation by Russia. In the decrees, published online by the Kremlin on Friday, Putin recognizes the “state sovereignty and independence” of the two southern Ukrainian regions. The illegitimate, unilateral decision follows sham […]

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Live: Putin to host Kremlin ceremony annexing four parts of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host a ceremony at the Kremlin on Friday to annex four occupied regions of Ukraine, a day after recognising the independence of two of them, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia. UN chief Antonio Guterres has described the planned annexations as a “dangerous escalation” that will jeopardise prospects for peace. Read our live blog for updates and analysis. All times […]

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EC proposes new LNG price benchmark

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Commission proposed a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) price benchmark based on transactions. The body pointed out in a paper published on Thursday that the benchmark should reflect real price of LNG and be based on cargo delivery prices, according to Reuters reporting. “The complementary benchmark would limit the […]

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