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The West has got its Russia sanctions all wrong

The West responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine with sanctions of unprecedented severity and scope. By the standard of proportionality, the reaction of the United States, the European Union, and their allies seem appropriate. Serious international aggression demands a serious response. But by the standards of consistency, efficiency, and fairness,…

Bangkok Post · May 13, 2022

G7 Backs More Aid, Weapons to Ukraine in Show of Unity against Russia

Foreign ministers from the G7 group of rich nations backed giving more aid and weapons to Ukraine as they met on Friday in what Germany called a "powerful sign of unity" to deepen Russia's global isolation for invading its neighbor. The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 13, 2022

Yellen to meet Polish prime minister at start of trip to G7 finance meeting

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will meet with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on Monday to discuss how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects Poland's economy as part of a week-long trip that also will take her to Brussels and a G7 finance leaders meeting in Germany.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

When is World Cup 2022? Groups, fixtures and England kick-off times

From key dates to kick-off times, here is everything you need to know about this year's World Cup in Qatar

Manchester Evening News · May 13, 2022

Germany: The Plug-In Car Sales Decrease Deepened In April 2022

In April, some 43,827 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered in Germany (down 14% year-over-year).

InsideEVs · May 13, 2022

Germany considering whether to supply IRIS-T air defence system to Ukraine - source

Germany is considering supplying IRIS-T SLM medium range surface-to-air defence systems to Ukraine, a security source said on Friday.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Ukraine asks G7 to seize Russian assets to rebuild country

Ukraine asked the G7 group of rich nations on Friday to seize Russian assets and hand them over to help it rebuild after months of war, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Girl, 3, ferociously savaged by guard dog and left needing emergency surgery

The Alsatian-type dog had been trained in Germany and didn't understand the commands being shouted at it

Wales Online · May 13, 2022

G7 finmins eyeing 30 billion euros in Ukraine aid but opposition remains - Spiegel

The finance ministers of the Group of Seven industrialised nations (G7) aim to agree on providing close to 30 billion euros ($31.15 billion) in financial support to Ukraine at their meeting in Germany next week, Spiegel magazine reported.

Reuters · May 13, 2022

Don't Oppose Russian Authoritarianism With More Authoritarianism

Supporting Ukraine in its battle against Russia doesn’t justify restrictions on speech and commerce.

Reason · May 13, 2022