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European Union
Germany under fire from neighbors for its dependence on Russian energy
Aug 3, 2022
Fear that Russia may terminate all natural gas flows to Europe's largest economy is causing friction among EU countries.
How natural gas cutbacks in the EU could impact U.S. farming
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Lily Jamali
Jul 28, 2022
Natural gas is used to manufacture ammonia, which is a key ingredient in fertilizers.
Natural gas strategy tests Europe's unity against Russia
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Lily Jamali
Jul 22, 2022
European leaders worry about the risk of a supply shortage in the winter, though member nations have different levels of energy security.
The EU wants Europeans to cut natural gas use 15% in case Russia limits supply
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Lily Jamali
Jul 20, 2022
Several EU nations, including Germany, depend on Russian gas. The Nord Stream pipeline reopens Thursday, but supply is uncertain.
U.S. pushes for Russian oil price ceiling. Feasible?
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Matt Levin
Jun 28, 2022
Advanced nations will evaluate the idea in an effort to limit Russia's energy revenue. But Russia could retaliate.
Is European resolve against Russia’s war beginning to soften?
May 31, 2022
The EU has just unveiled a punitive ban on oil imports from Russia — but the Ukrainian government is unimpressed.
Why the U.K. is threatening to tear up part of its Brexit treaty with the European Union
May 27, 2022
The British move to change unilaterally part of its withdrawal deal with the EU could trigger a trade war with the bloc.
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How much has Putin’s war damaged Russia's economy?
May 2, 2022
As sanctions take their toll and Russia's leader writes off Western markets, analysts count the costs for the nation's people and businesses.
Russia cuts off gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria
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Lily Jamali
Apr 27, 2022
The economic showdown between Russia and the EU enters a new phase
Victory for Le Pen in France's presidential election would have big repercussions for France — and the rest of the EU
Apr 22, 2022
The leader of France's far-right National Rally party has promised radical change if she wins the presidency.