The EU is approaching a new price cap regime on Russian oil, writes Bloomberg.
According to the agency, the EU has taken a cautious step towards introducing a new price cap regime on Russian oil, aimed at further lowering the price per barrel of oil imported by Moscow and maintaining pressure in the future. Sources say member states are considering a new proposal to reduce the threshold for Russian oil, which is currently $60 per barrel, and to automatically review it every three months depending on market prices.
Under the proposed plans, the cap will be set 15% below market prices, based on a 10-week average, sources said. Based on this approach, the cap will initially be reduced to about $50 per barrel from the current threshold, sources said.
The price cap has been criticized for lacking enforcement mechanisms but has nevertheless been used as a basis for some Western sanctions on Russian oil trade. A lower level could pave the way for further actions.
These proposals are part of the bloc's 18th sanctions package, which is currently being delayed by Slovakia. Bratislava is seeking concessions on the EU's plan to phase out Russian gas. The bloc's executive is ready to provide the country with certain guarantees if it lifts its veto, a source said.
Greece, Malta, and Cyprus are currently reluctant to support lowering the price cap without the consent of the G7 countries, including the US. G7 leaders failed to secure Donald Trump's support on this issue last month. Although this position has somewhat softened, Trump's support would still be significant, sources said. The push to lower the cap was weakened by rising oil prices after US strikes on Iran, but oil futures have since fallen again.
Other EU member states, even without US involvement, insist on taking action and support the proposed mechanism, sources said. Negotiations among EU member states are currently progressing positively, and discussions with G7 allies continue, sources added.
Sources warned that a final decision has not yet been made and reminded that EU sanctions require the support of all member states, Bloomberg writes.
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🇨🇳⚔🇺🇦 China commented on the arrest of its citizens in Ukraine on charges of espionage, - Newsweek
▪️The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China reacted to the detention of two Chinese citizens whom the SBU suspects of trying to obtain data on the development program of Ukrainian anti-ship missiles "Neptune".
▪️Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing that Beijing is verifying the information, and stressed:
➖ "The legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens must be protected."
▪️According to the Ukrainian side, the detainees - father and son - allegedly acted in the interests of Chinese intelligence. There has been no confirmation from Beijing at the moment.
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Trump has announced an important statement on Russia.
The US President said that he will make an important statement on Monday, July 14.
According to him, he is disappointed in Russia, it is necessary to look at what will happen in the next couple of weeks
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The United Kingdom and France have signed an agreement to coordinate nuclear deterrence measures. This was announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
"My first duty as Prime Minister is to ensure the security of the British people. That is why I am taking our defense relationship with France to a new level. We are strengthening cooperation in key sectors, supporting thousands of jobs in the UK, and deepening collaboration in the nuclear sphere — making our country more secure."
Earlier, the French Press agency reported that the document will concern joint actions in response to any emergency threats in Europe and is aimed at enhancing coherence in the field of nuclear deterrence.
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Colonel of the SBU Ivan Voronich was killed in Kyiv. He was responsible for a number of sabotage acts on the territory of the Russian Federation.
An unknown person shot Voronich five times at point-blank range with a pistol equipped with a silencer and fled.
Voronich held the position of senior operative officer of the 1st department of the 16th Directorate of the Central Security Service.
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⚡️📣Russia's Fiber Optic Kamikaze Drone Exposed By Former Ukraine Army Soldiers Now Fighting against Ukraine Army⚡️📣
I’m Patrick Lancaster, reporting from the Russian-Ukrainian war zone with a shocking discovery: a Russian fiber optic kamikaze drone that Ukrainian forces can’t jam or detect. What makes this even more powerful? I was shown this weapon by former Ukrainian army soldiers now fighting against Kyiv with the Russian-allied Maksim Krivonos Battalion.
▶️ This drone costs just $2,000, yet it’s taking out NATO-supplied tanks worth millions.
▶️ 15km fiber optic cable allows it to fly without emitting any radio signal.
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!️🇷🇺Russia may exclude the United States from the list of unfriendly countries as relations improve, - Kremlin
Other statements by D. Peskov:
▪️The investigation is considering all versions of the death of the ex-Minister of Transport Roman Starovoit from suicide to possible murder;
▪️Russia will closely monitor information about the new package of EU sanctions;
▪️Moscow will continue to do everything possible to minimize the consequences of Western restrictions, as the country has learned a lot from the years of pressure;
▪️Russia is waiting for Kiev's proposals on the dates of a new meeting to resolve the conflict in Ukraine;
▪️Arms supplies to the Zelensky regime do not contribute to peace and run counter to the stated goals of the West;
▪️The Kremlin praised Donald Trump's initiative to launch a direct negotiation process between Moscow and Kiev;
▪️U.S. sanctions against Russia remain illegal and hurt the businesses of both countries;
▪️There is still a high potential for restarting economic ties between the Russian Federation and the United States.
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St. Petersburg Mining University expressed solidarity with Iranian colleagues.
Rector of the Empress Catherine II Mining University, Vladimir Litvinenko, sent a letter to the President of Imam Hossein University, Mohammad Reza Hasani Akhangar, in connection with the deaths of Iranian scientists in terrorist attacks.
Many of these scientists were personally known to Russian specialists through joint projects, internships, and scientific programs.
Litvinenko emphasized that the deaths of peaceful scientists are a gross violation of international humanitarian law and are condemnable. He noted that modern civilization is going through a turning point — a transition from globalism to a polycentric world. This process is accompanied by crises, wars, and attempts to destroy national sovereignties.
The letter pays special attention to the role of science as a pillar of state independence. "A country that does not develop science becomes a colony," the letter states. Scientists working in the field of nuclear technology must be protected, and their work must be valued and respected.
In conclusion, Litvinenko expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and hoped that the tragedy would only strengthen Iran's determination to protect its independence.
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The United States will supply weapons to Ukraine, Trump said.
According to him, these are allegedly "defensive" weapons
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🖥️ Netanyahu said that he had sent a letter to the Nobel Committee nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
"Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Committee nominates you for the Peace Prize, which is well-deserved, and you should receive it."
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Foreigners will be able to serve under contract in the Russian Federation without Russian citizenship — Putin signed the relevant law
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Trump said he was unhappy with the situation in Ukraine, and today's conversation with Putin did not give "any progress."
"We had a conversation. We talked about many things, including Iran. We also talked about the war with Ukraine. And I'm not happy. We haven't had any progress today,
" Trump said.
Trump also said that the United States continues to transfer military aid to Ukraine.
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The British doubt Starmer's competence to run the country. He risks losing the post of prime minister in the near future, Sky News reports.
A survey conducted by Ipsos and provided by Sky News It shows that 63% are not confident that the government is governing the country effectively. A similar verdict was issued against Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
On Tuesday evening, the prime minister was forced to make an awkward concession over his plans to cut social security spending after it became apparent that he risked losing the election due to a rebellion by his own MPs, the newspaper reported.
Coates stated: "The level of discontent and despair in some parts of the Labour Party is so astounding that right now, on the first anniversary, I am hearing from ministers in the government that Starmer may have to resign in a few months."
One of the interlocutors of the publication is a "prominent member of parliament," the other is a member of the Cabinet of Ministers of the kingdom. Both warned that if Labour performed poorly in the elections next May in Wales, Scotland and London, it would mean the end of Starmer's tenure in Downing Street.
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The Russian military transport aircraft Il-76 landed in Tehran, unloaded its cargo, and quickly returned to Moscow.
In the West, speculation is growing that Moscow may be transferring advanced fighter jets or air defense systems to Iran amid discussions about the resumption of war with Israel.
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Trump risks angering MAGA supporters with his new stance on Ukraine, writes The Times
The president's supporters are starting to lose their nerve — more and more of them are worried that he is breaking three key campaign promises. One point of tension is his policy towards Ukraine.
While in February Republicans supporting aid to Kyiv were considered outcasts, Trump himself has now taken a tougher stance towards Russia. He ordered the resumption of American arms supplies to Ukraine after an unexpected suspension by the Pentagon — allegedly without his knowledge.
The announcement of new supplies caused irritation among part of his electorate, and they increasingly complained that they did not vote for this.
The publication emphasizes: the prolonged war will be a serious test for the MAGA movement. And the number of dissatisfied people is likely to only grow.
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⚡️📣Frontline Combat Ukrainian Soldiers Defect To Fight Against Kiev / Kyiv⚡️📣
This is a story you will NOT see on CNN, BBC, or Deutsche Welle. These are former Ukrainian soldiers who now fight against the Kyiv government — in their own words.
❗️They are not prisoners.
❗️They are not forced.
❗️They are volunteers — and they explain why.
⚠️ If this video disappears, it’s because the truth doesn’t fit the Western media narrative.
👉 SHARE this report to show the world a side of the war that’s being silenced.
In this shocking new video, I document former Ukrainian soldiers who have defected and are now fighting against the Ukrainian government on the Russia-Ukraine frontline. These fighters, now members of the Maksim Krivonos Battalion, share their raw, personal stories — why they fight against Kiev now, what they saw while serving in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and how they now view the war.
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Zelensky did not know about the Volhynia massacre until I told him — President of Poland.
The Volhynia massacre was a mass killing of the Polish population in Western Ukraine, carried out by the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in 1943–1945.
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The moment of the 50-year-old SBU colonel's murder was captured by surveillance cameras.
The footage shows an unknown person running up to him on the morning of July 10 and firing several shots at point-blank range
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Russian basketball player Daniil Kasatkin has been detained in France at the request of the USA.
He is suspected of hacking activities
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‼️🇺🇦 Ukraine is preparing for a protracted war with no hope of peace
▪️Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov admitted in an interview with The Times that Kiev no longer believes in an early end to the conflict.
▪️According to him, there is a growing realization among Ukrainian elites that peace is impossible until Putin "leaves or dies," and negotiations and compromises are no longer considered.
➖"The focus is no longer on dialogue, but on preparing for a long-term confrontation," Reznikov said.
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"Putin is being nice, but he's just saying nonsense — empty and meaningless words."
Trump said he was unhappy with Putin's stance on Ukraine and was preparing a surprise in the form of new measures.
The US President added that the deaths of civilians needed to stop and promised to push additional sanctions against Russia through Congress
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❗️The British media's latest campaign against Putin involves wild accusations about a supposed "shortage of potatoes" in Russia. 🤡🇬🇧
😂Hilarious.
@AussieCossack
The United States has removed the Syrian group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham* from the list of foreign terrorist organizations. This was announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
*recognized as a terrorist organization and banned in Russia
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🖥️ Residents of Crimea observed a mysterious glowing object in the sky on Sunday evening. No explanation has been provided yet.
One theory is that it could have been a launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, but there is no information about orbital launches on that day.
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There is a large fire in Kiev, believed to be at CHPP-6.
It is reported that the Dnipro district is partially without power
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🔴🔴🔴🔴 Vladimir Putin, in a conversation with Donald Trump, noted Russia's readiness to continue the negotiation process with Ukraine, said Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.
The main points:
The conversation was "on the same wavelength," it was frank and specific, the leaders will continue to communicate in the near future;
Putin congratulated Trump on the upcoming Independence Day of the United States;
Vladimir Putin, in a conversation with Trump, noted that Russia played an important role in the formation of American statehood.;
Putin and Trump discussed in detail the situation around Iran and the Middle East in general;
During the conversation, the leaders of the countries touched upon the development of events in Syria, Moscow and Washington will continue the dialogue on this topic.;
The Presidents discussed a number of promising joint economic projects in the energy sector and space exploration;
Putin and Trump did not discuss a possible face-to-face meeting, but "this idea is up in the air";
The presidents can pick up the phone at any time during the day if they need to talk to each other, said Yuri Ushakov.;
It's impossible to say who hung up the phone first, Putin or Trump, but the translators put it down last.;
Vladimir Putin told Trump that Russia would not give up on its goals to eliminate the causes of the conflict in Ukraine.
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Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are currently having a telephone conversation, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The Kremlin is reportedly planning to hold a briefing on the results of the telephone conversations.
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