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West feeling impact of Russia sanctions too as oil and gas prices soar

Europe’s vulnerability to loss of Russian energy supplies helps explain relative caution on sanctions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2022

Possible Russia oil embargo drives US outreach to Venezuela

Senior U.S. officials secretly traveled to Venezuela over the weekend in a risky bid to unfreeze hostile relations with Vladimir Putin’s top ally in Latin America, a top oil exporter whose re-entry into U.S. energy markets could mitigate the fallout at the pump from a possible oil embargo on Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2022

Iran says sanctions should not impact its ties with Russia

Iran's ties with any country, including Russia, should not be impacted by sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told his Russian counterpart on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Why Bank Of America Shares Are Sliding Today

Bank Of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) is trading lower Monday amid continued escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict as investors continue to weigh the economic impacts of Russian sanctions.

Benzinga · 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

Former first lady of Ukraine from Chicago — whose husband was poisoned during election — urges immediate and severe action against Russia. ‘The world cannot just stand by and watch’

CHICAGO — A former first lady of Ukraine with deep roots in Chicago called on the international community to take stronger action against Moscow, as Russia’s brutal invasion threatens her nation’s independence — and potentially global order and security.

Chicago Tribune · 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

Omnibus talks appear on track; House vote expected Wednesday - Roll Call

Top appropriators and congressional leaders are aiming to wrap up omnibus negotiations so lawmakers can vote this week.

Roll Call · Mar 7, 2022

Ukraine: the UN’s ‘responsibility to protect’ doctrine is a hollow promise for civilians under fire

Images of gaunt, exhausted faces of people fleeing bombardment and death once again dominate global news. From Mariupol to Irpin, Russian artillery attacks on Ukrainian civilians have kept them trapped in hell.

The Conversation · Mar 7, 2022

Ukrainian minister puts war damage to infrastructure at about $10 billion

Ukraine has suffered about $10 billion in damage to infrastructure since Russia invaded the country, Infrastructure Minister Oleksander Kubrakov said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022