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Iran, Oman to jointly develop oil field

Iran’s president is in Muscat seeking increased cooperation with Oman on energy and transportation. Iran and Oman agreed today to jointly develop an oil field in the Persian Gulf. Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji made the agreement with his Omani counterparts on the “integrated development” of the field. The two …

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Putin Wants to Keep Fighting. Who Will Fill the Ranks?

Moscow has to figure out how to replenish unprecedented losses in just under three months of fighting. As Russian forces continue to take significant battlefield losses in Ukraine, the Kremlin is struggling to plug the gap as Russian President Vladimir Putin remains reluctant to call for a full-scale military mobilization. …

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Russia Is a Real Threat to NATO

Despite its failings, the Russian military is still a powerful force. Recent events in Ukraine have once again proved that reports of NATO’s death are an exaggeration. Many leaders across the alliance have been quick to respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with aid to Kyiv, increases in their own …

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Якщо не розблокувати українські порти, жертв голоду може виявитися більше, ніж постраждалих від російських куль і снарядів

Травнева обкладинка журналу The Economist з анонсом глобальної продовольчої катастрофи. Уперше за багато десятиліть мільйони людей можуть залишитися без їжі не через стихійні лиха та посуху, а через неможливість вивезти вже зібраний урожай. Ще вчора це було лише нашою проблемою, тепер це може торкнутися всієї планети. Річ у тім, що …

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Putin’s Regime Is Bad: What Comes After Could Be Worse

As Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine, several Western leaders have openly hinted at their wish to see Russian president Vladimir Putin go. US president Joe Biden declared on 26 March that Putin “cannot remain in power”, while UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson said on 1 March …

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