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EXPLAINER: What would paying for natural gas in rubles mean?

Russia is demanding payment in rubles for its natural gas exports to Europe

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Germany close to gas rationing as it activates emergency fuel plan

Fears of a showdown with Putin have led the economic minister to form a crisis team and encourage consumers to reduce consumption

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

All Russia's big exports could soon be in roubles, Kremlin signals

The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that all of Russia's energy and commodity exports could be priced in roubles, toughening President Vladimir Putin's attempt to make the West feel the pain of the sanctions it imposed for the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 30, 2022

Russia bombards Chernihiv hours after pledging to halt shelling

Mayor of northern Ukrainian city says there is no evidence of any withdrawal of Russian forces

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin's next move could have huge impact on Ireland and the cost of living

Currently Russia supplies about 40 per cent of Europe’s gas needs.

Irish Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Putin exploits the lie machine but didn’t invent it. British history is also full of untruths

Our own crisis of truth is responsible for some of the world’s biggest problems, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2022

Roman Abramovich may have been poisoned with World War One chemical agent or Novichok

The Chelsea owner was reportedly poisoned at recent peace talks as the war between his native Russia and Ukraine wages on - with experts now claiming what warfare agents were likely used

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2022

Russian pledge to withdraw from Kyiv met with scepticism by Western leaders

Ukrainian and Western leaders have expressed scepticism after Russia pledged to “drastically reduce hostilities” in the cities of Kyiv and Chernihiv, warning Moscow had previously reneged on peace agreements.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2022

Wednesday briefing: New threat to Johnson over Partygate

Police decision to fine 20 people shatters PM claim rules were followed … Zelenskiy says Ukraine is not naive over talks … and the terror of cyberstalking

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Andrew Marr: ‘I found self-censoring at the BBC oppressive’

With his new exhibition and a gig at LBC, Andrew Marr is ready to ruffle feathers. The broadcasting heavyweight talks to Melanie McDonagh about his audience with Putin, ‘shameful’ Partygate and why Boris is not safe yet

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2022