EU leaders cut off a “huge source of financing” for Putin’s war machine

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4 years ago

May 31, 2022

EU leaders have finally clenched a deal on banning Russian oil imports, after facing strong opposition from Hungary

Under the agreement, two-thirds of all Russian oil imports will be blocked, cutting off a “huge source of financing” for Putin’s war machine.

The European Union’s chief believes this move will put maximum pressure on Russia to finally end its war.

All 27 member states had to agree on the partial ban, which forms part of a sixth package of sanctions against Moscow.

This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for greater unity across the board, in a passionate plea to European leaders

Labelling the Union ‘too soft’, Zelensky says now is not the time to be seperate fragments.

The Ukrainian President was requesting a new set of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on Russian oil.

Recent internal quarrels within the EU’s top body has lead to the delay on any new action against Putin and his war machine.

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

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Trump claims Iran’s military largely neutralized; tensions rise with attacks threatening air travel and oil shipping.

President Trump says Iran’s military capability has been largely neutralised, including its navy and air force, as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies. Iranian attacks have threatened commercial air travel and oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of wider economic fallout.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has faced two attacks, while Gulf states worked to intercept further Iranian strikes. Officials report six U.S. troops killed and more than 700 deaths inside Iran as the exchange of fire escalates.

With global markets watching closely, the region remains on edge as military and diplomatic tensions show no signs of easing.

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Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears