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EU leaders agree to ban export of Russian oil to the bloc - EU's Michel

EU leaders agreed on Monday to ban the export of Russian oil to the 27-nation bloc, EU Council President Charles Michel said.

Reuters

Belarus to conduct military mobilisation exercises near Ukraine border -BelTA

Belarus will conduct military mobilisation exercises in June and July in the Gomel region, state news agency BelTA reported on Monday.

Reuters

EU agrees ban on 'more than two thirds' of Russian oil imports

European Union leaders reached a compromise Monday to impose a partial oil embargo on Russia at a summit focused on helping Ukraine with a long-delayed package of sanctions that was blocked by Hungary.

France 24

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Latest Ukraine updates: Russia controls ‘most’ of Severodonetsk

Latest Ukraine news from May 31: Luhansk governor says Russian forces are set to take over the eastern Ukrainian city.

Al Jazeera

MPI labours amid conflict

Thailand's Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) managed to increase slightly in April, rising 0.56% year-on-year to 91.79 points amid the prolonged impact of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Bangkok Post

Russian official denies Putin is 'seriously ill' as rumours circulate

He said that he didn’t understand why people would believe these stories as Mr Putin appears in public nearly 'every day'

Irish Mirror

Georgian breakaway territory suspends announced referendum on joining Russia - decree

The president of the Georgian breakaway region of South Ossetia suspended on Monday an earlier announced referendum on whether to become part of Russia until consultations with Moscow are complete.

Reuters

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EU leaders aim to break oil ban impasse with unity at stake

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders intend to give their political backing to a ban on Russian oil, paving the way for a possible agreement next month on a sixth package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

What is Europe's next move? EU weighs up sixth round of sanctions against Russia

The EU is weighing up more sanctions against Russia. In Brussels, a special summit has been examining a sixth round of sanctions against Moscow since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. Is this the moment an oil embargo comes into play?

France 24

Moscow begins exporting Ukraine grain to Russia

The move could increase fears over global food insecurity

The Independent UK

Biden will not supply Ukraine with long-range rockets that can hit Russia

Moscow has threatened retaliation if missiles are used against its territory but US plans to ship shorter range systems

The Guardian - UK

Bomb hits Russian-occupied Ukraine city of Melitopol - Russian, Ukraine officials

A car bomb exploded in the Russia-controlled Ukrainian city of Melitopol city on Monday, injuring several people in what Russia's Investigative Committee and a Ukrainian official said may have been the work of Ukrainians opposed to Russia.

Reuters

Exclusive-Yeltsin's son-in-law quits as Putin advisor: sources

Valentin Yumashev, the son-in-law of former Russian leader Boris Yeltsin, quit his role as unpaid advisor to President Vladimir Putin last month, two people familiar with Yumashev's thinking told Reuters.

Reuters

Biden says no to rockets that could reach Russia

President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. would not send Ukraine “rocket systems that can strike into Russia,” seemingly quashing reports the administration would consider long-range weapons in a new assistance package. Ukraine has repeatedly called for more offensive weapons as it battles Russian troops in the east.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Ready to Facilitate Unfettered Grain Exports from Ukraine’s Ports, Says Kremlin

President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Russia was ready to facilitate the unhindered export of grain from Ukrainian ports in coordination with Turkey, according to a Kremlin readout of talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Besides the death and devastation sown by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war and…

France 24

Russian speakers reject the 'language of the enemy' by learning Ukrainian

One of the stated goals of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine was defending Russian-speaking populations who were allegedly being persecuted by Ukrainian nationalists. Ironically, since the start of the war, Russian speakers in Ukraine have been signing up for classes to improve their Ukrainian-language skills.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Demands Probe after French Journalist Killed in Ukraine

France on Monday called for an investigation after a French journalist was killed in Ukraine when shelling hit the vehicle he was traveling in that was being used for the evacuation of civilians near the city of Sievierodonetsk. "France demands that a probe be carried out as soon as possible…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Gazprom Suspends Gas Deliveries to Dutch Trader GasTerra

GasTerra will no longer receive gas from Russia's Gazprom from May 31 after refusing to agree to Moscow's demands for payment in roubles, the two companies said on Monday. GasTerra, which buys and trades gas on behalf of the Dutch government, said it had contracted elsewhere for the 2 billion…

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US Will Not Send Ukraine Rocket Systems that Can Reach Russia, Says Biden

The United States will not send Ukraine rocket systems that can reach into Russia, President Joe Biden said on Monday, as Ukraine pushes for longer-range weapons system to help in its fight. Ukrainian officials have been asking allies for longer-range systems including the Multiple Launch Rocket System, or MLRS, that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan Discusses Turkey’s Syria Incursion Plans with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Erdogan’s office said Monday. In recent days Erdogan has said Turkey will launch a cross-border incursion against Kurdish militants in Syria to create a 30-kilometer (19-mile) deep…

The Guardian - UK

Could a cartel of large energy consumers cut oil and gas prices?

Italy’s PM Mario Draghi suggests big consumers club together to limit how much is paid and raises idea of EU gas price cap

The Guardian - UK

EU leaders agree to partial embargo of Russian oil imports

Some 75% of imports will be banned and Sberbank ejected from Swift but Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia to keep supplies

Reuters

Exclusive: After Ukraine, 'whole world' is a customer for Turkish drone, maker says

Ukraine's destruction of Russian artillery systems and armoured vehicles with Turkish Bayraktar TB2 aerial drones has made "the whole world" a customer, according to its designer.

The Conversation

Western countries demand Russia follows international law – so why don't they?

With a passion that recalls the aftermath of the Second World War, politicians and commentators are demanding a global order that takes seriously the rules of the United Nations Charter — notably on respect for sovereignty and fundamental human rights.

The Independent UK

Erdogan discusses Turkey's Syria incursion plans with Putin

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has discussed Ankara’s planned military operation in northern Syria and the war in Ukraine with Russia’s Vladimir Putin

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