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Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain on vote to add Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia sanction list

TheJournal.ie

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July 7, 2026

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Fianna Fáil MEPs to abstain on vote to add Aughinish Alumina exports to Russia sanction list

Irish MEPs are divided over what should be done about the Limerick manufacturing plant.

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Hot Air

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lack of Gasoline Getting to Russians, Part Two

Lack of Gasoline Getting to Russians, Part Two

DawnNews English

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· Jun 28, 2026

Vladimir Putin Acknowledges Fuel Shortages, Task Force Formed to Ensure Supply | Dawn News English

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel shortages affecting parts of the country and announced the formation of a government task force to help stabilize fuel supplies. Officials say the new body will coordinate efforts to address supply challenges and ensure the availability of fuel across key regions. The development comes as energy security remains a major issue for Russia amid changing domestic demand and broader geopolitical pressures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #russia #putin #fuelshortage #energy #energysecurity #worldnews #globaleconomy #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Kyiv Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Baltic States Urge EU to Accelerate Russian Oil Ban

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are urging the EU to accelerate a ban on Russian oil imports. During an EU energy ministers’ meeting on Friday, Baltic representatives pressed for a quicker rollout of the phase-out plan, which had been delayed due to the crisis surrounding Iran. While EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen did not comment during the closed session, the European Commission stated it is working on a proposal.

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jun 28, 2026

Putin acknowledges fuel crisis in Russia: petrol export ban already in place, diesel next in line

Vladimir Putin has acknowledged fuel supply problems in Russia following strikes on oil refineries, saying petrol exports have been banned and a diesel export ban is under consideration.

RAPPLER

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· Jul 12, 2026

PH, 13 countries urge Beijing: Abide by 2016 South China Sea Arbitral award

Australia, Canada, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Romania, Slovenia, United Kingdom, and the US join the Philippines in asserting that the award is 'final, legally binding, and definitive'

Independent Journal Review

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· Jun 29, 2026

Democrats Try To Grave-Rob Jimmy Carter’s Oil Tax

Democrats are trying to revive a Carter-era redistribution tax targeting oil producers. Democratic Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Democratic California Rep. Ro Khanna reintroduced the Big Oil Windfall Profits

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