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Europe turns back on desperate Ukrainian plea for boycott of Russian energy

Buying Putin’s gas and oil like ‘giving money to terrorist’, says Zelensky

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Astellas Touts Safety Data For Phase 3 Menopause Drug, Sets Up US Filing

Astellas Pharma Inc (OTC:ALPMF) announced topline results from the Phase 3 SKYLIGHT 4 trial investigating the long-term safety of fezolinetant in vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause (VMS).  The data will support future regulatory filing submissions. The study has met its primary objectives, including safety and tolerability and improvements in endometrial health at week…

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

Russia Sanctions Demonstrate Power Of The US Dollar, But How Long Will It Last?

Not only have U.S. and EU sanctions on Russia sent the ruble tumbling 38% year-to-date in 2022, but they've also once again demonstrated just how much power the dollar gives the U.S.

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

Three more Russian billionaires resign from LetterOne board

Two UK-based oligarchs had shares in Holland & Barrett owner frozen last week

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

Ukraine: why is there dispute over the UK Home Office’s refugee plans?

Whitehall’s response has been accused of being slow and ‘lacking humanity’ in the face of the biggest movement of people in Europe this century

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

'We have to be very cautious' in talks with Russia, says Estonian foreign minister

Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets granted an interview to FRANCE 24. Her country is one of the five EU member states that border Russia. Liimets explained why Estonia strongly supports Ukraine’s bid to join the EU. She also warned that "we have to be very cautious" in talks with Russia,…

France 24 · Mar 7, 2022

More than 1.7 Million Ukrainians Have Fled to Central Europe, UN Says

More than 1.7 million Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion have so far crossed into Central Europe, the United Nation's refugee agency said on Monday, as thousands more streamed across the borders. Poland - which has the largest Ukrainian community in Central Europe - has received more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Italy to lift major Covid travel rule ahead of busy summer season

Passengers arriving in from EU and Schengen countries can show either proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative Covid-19 test - instead of both

Irish Mirror · Mar 7, 2022

Ukrainian refugees, meet Britain’s ‘hostile environment’. We should be ashamed

You could hardly imagine a frostier welcome for these desperate people. The comparison with Europe tells you everything, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

"This cannot be done overnight": Europeans throw cold water on possible Russian energy ban

The U.S. may be forced to go it alone.

Axios · Mar 7, 2022