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Image for Zelenskiy urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia ahead of talks with US
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Zelenskiy urges allies to keep up pressure on Russia ahead of talks with US

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, March 22 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday urged...

22nd March, 2026

Image for EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian companies for cyber attacks
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EU sanctions Chinese and Iranian companies for cyber attacks

March 16 (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions against two China-based and one...

16th March, 2026

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EU to impose sanctions on nine people for alleged war crimes in Ukraine, says French minister

BRUSSELS, March 16 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday that the Euro...

16th March, 2026

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US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program

March 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Western allies clashed with Russia and China on Thursday over Iran...

12th March, 2026

Image for Hungary returns seized Ukrainian bank vehicles, withholds cash and gold
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Hungary returns seized Ukrainian bank vehicles, withholds cash and gold

BUDAPEST, March 12 (Reuters) - Hungary returned two seized armoured bank vehicles to Ukraine on Thur...

12th March, 2026

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EU reaffirms it will end or suspend Venice Biennale funding if Russia returns

BRUSSELS, March 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission will terminate or suspend funding to Venice's...

12th March, 2026

Image for EU envoys approve sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities over rights violations
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EU envoys approve sanctions on 19 Iranian officials, entities over rights violations

BRUSSELS, March 11 (Reuters) - European Union envoys have approved new sanctions targeting 19 Irania...

11th March, 2026

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Abramovich's lawyers say he will fight any UK attempt to seize Chelsea sale money

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON, March 9 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Russian businessman Roman Abramovich war...

9th March, 2026

Image for Sweden says ship seized in Baltic Sea had false flag, one crew member notified of crime
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Sweden says ship seized in Baltic Sea had false flag, one crew member notified of crime

STOCKHOLM, March 7 (Reuters) - A ship seized by Sweden in its Baltic Sea waters sailed under a false...

7th March, 2026

Image for US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent
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US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent

March 6 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the United States could remove s...

6th March, 2026

Image for Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking hostage bank employees who were carrying $82 million
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Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking hostage bank employees who were carrying $82 million

By Anita Komuves and Olena Harmash BUDAPEST/KYIV, March 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine accused Hungary on Fri...

6th March, 2026

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German intelligence accuses Russia of hiding true economic cost of war

BERLIN, March 4 (Reuters) - Germany's intelligence service on Wednesday accused Moscow of hiding the...

4th March, 2026