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Ghana says at least 55 of its people killed after Russia ‘lured’ them to fight Ukraine

Foreign minister says 272 Ghanaians are thought to have been drawn into battle since 2022, after he visited Kyiv

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

Crude Oil Prices Rally on US-Iran Tensions

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.45 (+2.22%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0271 (+1.20%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with crude posting a 7-month high and gasoline posting an 8-month high. Concerns about a potential US strike on...

Barchart · Feb 27

At least 55 Ghanaians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, minister says

At least 55 Ghanaians have died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Finnish communities near closed Russian border continue to suffer economically

More than two years later, the border between Russia and Finland remains closed. And the consequences for Finnish businesses are dire: many are still suffering economically from the loss of revenue.

Euronews · Feb 27

Germany warns of ‘possible escalation’ between Nato and Russia in Baltic Sea

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The Independent UK · Feb 27

Nato faces ‘rapid threat’ from Russia in the Baltic Sea, says Germany’s top admiral

‘The expectation is high that a possible escalation will occur in the maritime domain,’ warns Vice Admiral Kaack

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Sweden intercepts suspected Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier

The Swedish military has intercepted a suspected Russian drone off the south of the country as a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö, officials say

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Von der Leyen pushes through Mercosur deal, splitting European leaders – as it happened

Trade between the EU and two South American countries may start within two months under a provision application of the deal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

Hungary’s Ukraine pipeline claims are ‘nonsense,’ Lithuanian PM tells Euronews

Speaking to Euronews' flagship morning programme Europe Today, Lithuania’s PM Inga Ruginienė has urged EU unity as Hungary vetoes new Russia sanctions and support to Ukraine.

Euronews · Feb 27

Drone incident near French carrier in Sweden points to possible Russian link

A suspected Russian-linked drone incident near a French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters has underlined rising tensions and evolving security threats Europe's Baltic region.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27