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Iranpress: World Newspapers: In flex of power, Russia cuts off gas to 2 nations

World Newspapers: In flex of power, Russia cuts off gas to 2 nations

Thursday, 28 April 2022 21:23

Russia’s state-controlled gas company shut off the natural gas supply to Poland and Bulgaria on Wednesday. The Kremlin warned that other countries could face the same fate, escalating tensions between Russia and Europe over the war in Ukraine.

Iranpress: Russia: Shutdown of European embassies in Moscow not on agenda

Russia: Shutdown of European embassies in Moscow not on agenda

Thursday, 07 April 2022 03:00

Shutting down European embassies in Moscow is not on the table, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said Wednesday.

Iranpress: Hungary considers paying for gas supplies from Russia in rubles

Hungary considers paying for gas supplies from Russia in rubles

Thursday, 07 April 2022 00:29

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto revealed that a technical solution is being worked out, Tass reported.

Iranpress: France announces expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats

France announces expulsion of 35 Russian diplomats

Tuesday, 05 April 2022 06:01

France has decided to expel 35 Russian diplomatic staff, echoing a similar action taken by Germany, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday.

Iranpress: Macron says it is impossible to pay for gas imports in Russian rubles

Macron says it is impossible to pay for gas imports in Russian rubles

Wednesday, 30 March 2022 00:06

French President Emmanuel Macron told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin it is impossible to pay in rubles for gas imports.

Iranpress: EU countries in disarray after Putin announces payment change in gas deal

EU countries in disarray after Putin announces payment change in gas deal

Thursday, 24 March 2022 10:13

European countries have been thrown into disarray after Russian president said "unfriendly countries" who buy Russia's gas will now have to pay in rubles.

Iranpress: Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian

Ukraine refuses to surrender Mariupol as Russia warns of humanitarian 'catastrophe'

Monday, 21 March 2022 08:50

Ukraine on Monday rejected Russian calls to surrender the port city of Mariupol, where residents are besieged with little food, water and power in a humanitarian crisis.

Iranpress: Germany, Hungary do not support sanctions on Russian energy

Germany, Hungary do not support sanctions on Russian energy

Tuesday, 08 March 2022 05:28

Germany and Hungary announced on Monday they would not support imposing sanctions on Russian oil and gas because Europe could not easily replace energy imports from Russia.

Iranpress: UK imposes sanctions on Belarus

UK imposes sanctions on Belarus

Wednesday, 02 March 2022 02:52

The UK has imposed new sanctions on Belarus after the country was used as one of the launching pads for Russia’s military operation in Ukraine.

Iranpress: Ukrainian pres. discusses security situation with U.S. pres., European Council pres. over phone

Ukrainian pres. discusses security situation with U.S. pres., European Council pres. over phone

Monday, 14 February 2022 08:25

Ukrainian president held separate telephone conversations with U.S. president and European Council president on Sunday to discuss the security situation around Ukraine.

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