The US on Friday imposed a swath of fresh sanctions on Russian oil and gas which could cost the country billions of dollars per month, aimed at cutting Russia’s revenue for funding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the action, which should improve the odds of a peace deal being reached.
Trump-leverage”>US intensifies sanctions on Russia in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
Iran denies attacking civilian sites in Gulf amid ongoing tensions
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EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING
This morning, the Iranian ambassador to the UN reaffirmed that Tehran does not attack civilian sites in the Gulf, despite accusations.
Russia limits mobile internet access in major cities amid communications blackout
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Russia has limited mobile internet access in major cities, including Moscow and St Petersburg, for over a week. Residents have turned to walkie-talkies and paper