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US sanctions target Russian oil sector, 91 military-linked entities: Comme
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Washington [US], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The United States is imposing export controls against Russia's oil refining sector and targeting 91 entities across 10 countries that support the Russian military in response to the latter's operation in Ukraine, the Commerce Department said on Friday.
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US senators propose bill to sanction Beijing in event of Taiwan invasion
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Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): Amid China's growing military aggression towards Taiwan, three US senators have proposed a bill that would allow for the imposition of financial sanctions against China in the event of an attack or invasion of the island.
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UK announces sanctions against Russian oligarchs Alisher Usmanov, Igor Shu
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London [UK], March 4 (ANI): The United Kingdom has announced that a full asset freeze and travel ban has been imposed against Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov, two of Russia's leading oligarchs with significant interests in the UK and close links to the Kremlin.
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US crude oil settles down 2.7pc, potential Iran nuclear deal snaps 3-day r
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New York [US], March 4 (ANI/Sputnik): US oil hit 2008 highs before settling down almost 3% on Thursday in its first retreat in four days, pressured by the likelihood of an imminent Iranian nuclear deal that could bring fresh crude supply to a market amid worries about the impact of sanctions
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US imposes full blocking sanctions on 19 more Russian 'oligarchs'
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Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): The United States is imposing full blocking sanctions on Russian "oligarchs" and other persons, including President Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov in response to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, the White House said on Thursda
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There are no plans to integrate Ukraine into NATO: French envoy Lenain
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New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain on Thursday said that North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has no plans to integrate Ukraine into the organization.
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Brent crude oil price surges to nine-year high of $118 a barrel
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New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Brent crude oil price soared past $118 a barrel on Thursday, the highest level in nine years, as escalated Russia-Ukraine conflict and tightened sanctions on Moscow by western countries, led by the United States, created supply and trade disruptions.
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South Korea wants its firms to be excluded from exports sanctions against
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Seoul [South Korea], March 3 (ANI/Sputnik): South Korea is trying to leave its companies excluded from the exports sanctions against Russia that are not about strategic materials and are discussing the issue with the United States, media reported on Thursday.
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Biden administration looking whether to apply or waive sanctions on India
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Washington [US], March 3 (ANI): The Biden administration is looking whether to apply or waive sanctions on India for its purchase of the S-400 Triumf missile defence system from Russia, under Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), said US diplomat Donald Lu said on
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China will not join sanctions against Russia: Banking authority
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Beijing [China], March 2 (ANI): Amid the ongoing military operations in Ukraine, China restrained itself from putting sanctions against Russia, and will continue to maintain financial cooperation with all parties, media reported citing bank official on Wednesday.
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EU to impose new sanctions on Belarus: French Presidency of EU Council
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Moscow [Russia], March 2 (ANI/Sputnik): The permanent representatives of EU countries have agreed on new sanctions against Belarus, including the economic ones, the French Presidency of the Council of EU States said on Wednesday.
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UK ambassador summoned to Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry after UK lawmaker ca
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Nur Sultan [Kazakhstan], March 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Nur-Sultan Kathy Leach has been summoned to the Kazakhstan Foreign Ministry for clarification of the statement made by UK lawmaker Margaret Hodge, calling on sanctions against Kazakhstan amid rising tensions
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