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Russia-Ukraine Q&A: Putin Cancer Rumors, EU Makes Moves and Victory Day
Local experts discuss reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has cancer, retaliatory moves from the European Union and upcoming Victory Day in Russia on NBC10 Boston’s weekly series, “Russia-Ukraine War Q&A.”
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EU Takes Major Step Toward Russian Oil Ban, New Sanctions
The European Union’s chief executive has called on the 27-nation bloc to ban oil imports from Russia in a sixth package of sanctions over the war in Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told EU lawmakers on Wednesday that she envisions member nations phasing out imports of crude oil within six months and refined products by the end...
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Will Russia Be Removed From the UN Security Council?
Ukraine’s president has accused the U.N.’s most powerful body of not carrying out its mission of peace and security due to Russia’s veto power on the Security Council. But will it lead to any significant change? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the Security Council Tuesday to remove Russia “so it can not block decisions about its own aggression,” or...
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Russia-Ukraine Q&A: Horrors in Bucha, Zelenskyy's UN Speech, Explained
Local experts explain what happened in Bucha, how the world responded and discussed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s speech to the UN Security Council on NBC10 Boston’s weekly series, “Russia-Ukraine War Q&A.”
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Calling Putin's Bluff: Local Experts Explain Why EU Should Accept Ukraine Candidacy
In order to “call Putin’s bluff,” local experts say the European Union should fast-track Ukraine’s candidacy as the country’s president offers up neutrality. Diplomats from Ukraine and Russia have recently been holding peace talks in Turkey. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said his country is prepared to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace deal with Russia, but...
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Russia Appears to Be Softening Its Gas-For-Rubles Demand, Easing Supply Risks to Europe — for Now
In a call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Russia’s Vladimir Putin said European firms could continue paying for gas supplies in euros or dollars.
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How Hackers and Geopolitics Could Derail the Planned Energy Transition
Finance, geopolitics and cybersecurity will all be crucial in determining the scope and success of any energy transition.
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Russia-Ukraine Q&A: Peace Talks, Explained
Local experts explain peace talks, including Ukraine’s offer of neutrality, the possibility of a split Ukraine and the country’s admittance to the EU on NBC10 Boston’s weekly series, “Russia-Ukraine War Q&A.”
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Recession Warning From Germany's Top Economic Advisors as Putin's Gas Deadline Nears
There are rapidly rising concerns over what Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine will mean for European economies.
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EU to Pressure China at Virtual Summit Over Its Stance on Russia-Ukraine War, Sources Say
European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are speaking Friday with China’s Prime Minister Li Keqiang and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The French Election Is Just Two Weeks Away — and Russia's Invasion Is Overshadowing the Vote
Two weeks to go to the first round of France’s presidential election and the political debate is heavily focused on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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EU Leaders Send a Message to China: Use Your Leverage to Stop Putin
EU leaders had one message for Beijing as they gathered in Brussels to discuss new sanctions against Russia: stop President Vladimir Putin.
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European Union Unlikely to Impose an Oil Embargo on Russia, Sources Say
The European Union is unlikely to impose an immediate oil embargo on Russia over its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, according to two CNBC sources with knowledge of the discussions.
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VW and Goldman Sachs-Backed Northvolt Plans German Gigafactory
Northvolt is not unique in wanting to establish a gigafactory in Germany.
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With Putin's War in Europe, the Legacy of Germany's Merkel Is Now Being Seen in a Very Different Light
The former German leader was known for speaking Russian and keeping diplomatic ties with Putin.
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Europe's Ocean Energy Installations Surge Back to Pre-Covid Levels, With Major Increase for Tidal
The footprint of tidal stream and wave projects remains very small compared to other renewables.
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EU Pledges to Cut Russian Gas Imports by Two-Thirds Before the End of the Year
The 27-member bloc has been heavily criticized for being too reliant on Russia for energy, especially in the wake of Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
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EU Considers Energy Sanctions on Russia After Nuclear Power Plant Attack
The European Union is debating new sanctions against Russia — and this time they could hit the energy sector.
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IEA Pushes Europe to Wean Itself Off Russian Gas After Ukraine Invasion
“Nobody is under any illusions anymore,” Fatih Birol, the IEA’s executive director, said in a statement Thursday.
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Welcoming Ukraine Into the EU Would Send a ‘Very Clear Message to Putin,' Kyiv Lawmaker Says
Swiftly allowing Ukraine to join the European Union would send a clear message to Russia’s Vladimir Putin, a Ukrainian lawmaker told CNBC Wednesday.