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Iranpress: Russian rouble hits 2-year high vs dollar, euro as EU proposes sanctions

Russian rouble hits 2-year high vs dollar, euro as EU proposes sanctions

Thursday, 05 May 2022 00:19

The Russian rouble has jumped to around a two-year high against both the US dollar and the Euro, retaining the support of hefty capital controls as the European Union proposes a new package of sanctions against Russia for events in Ukraine.

Iranpress: EU to exclude more Russian banks from SWIFT as Moscow uses

EU to exclude more Russian banks from SWIFT as Moscow uses 'HELLO' payment system

Tuesday, 03 May 2022 12:17

EU's foreign policy chief says more Russian banks will be disconnected from the SWIFT payment system as Russia's Central Bank has already introduced a new payment system called "HELLO."

Iranpress: Germany supports EU oil embargo on Russia

Germany supports EU oil embargo on Russia

Tuesday, 03 May 2022 01:41

Germany is ready to support a European ban on imports of Russian oil, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said Germany would agree on any new sanctions on Russia with its partners in the European Union.

Iranpress: Putin promises lightning response to strategic threats to Russia

Putin promises lightning response to strategic threats to Russia

Thursday, 28 April 2022 02:01

The Russian president has warned outside forces against interfering in the Ukrainian conflict, promising a lightning-speed response to such actions, with the use of Moscow’s most advanced weaponry.

Iranpress: Sweden and Finland reportedly agree to apply to NATO

Sweden and Finland reportedly agree to apply to NATO

Tuesday, 26 April 2022 01:57

Sweden and Finland have agreed to submit simultaneous membership applications to the US-led Nato alliance as early as the middle of next month, Nordic media have reported.

Iranpress: Energy sanctions are hurting Europe more than Russia: Paper

Energy sanctions are hurting Europe more than Russia: Paper

Monday, 25 April 2022 22:52

IP- Energy sanctions are hurting Europe more than Russia, European politicians admit. The fact is already swaying the decisions of the European Commission, which has announced that it’s possible to pay for Russian gas based on the model proposed by the Russian President. However, the threat of a total Russian energy boycott still exists, Nezavisimaya Gazeta notes.

Iranpress: Some EU members to veto any collective ban on Russian oil: Borrell

Some EU members to veto any collective ban on Russian oil: Borrell

Friday, 22 April 2022 12:24

The European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs says some EU members have said they will veto any collective ban on Russian oil.

Iranpress: OPEC tells EU not possible to replace potential russian oil loss

OPEC tells EU not possible to replace potential russian oil loss

Tuesday, 12 April 2022 01:05

OPEC told the European Union on Monday that current and future sanctions on Russia could create one of the worst ever oil supply shocks and it would be impossible to replace those volumes.

Iranpress: Moscow: Bucha images released by West are conspiracy against Russia

Moscow: Bucha images released by West are conspiracy against Russia

Tuesday, 05 April 2022 00:16

A senior Russian Duma official wrote in a message that the images released by the West regarding the Ukrainian city of Bucha were a pre-planned conspiracy against Russia.

Iranpress: Russia asks UN Security Council to discuss Bucha provocation

Russia asks UN Security Council to discuss Bucha provocation

Monday, 04 April 2022 04:13

Russia has requested that the United Nations Security Council convene on Monday to discuss provocation by Ukrainian radicals in the town of Bucha after Kyiv accused Russian troops of killing civilians there.

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