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Russian oil or mass layoffs: A German town’s conundrum

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In Schwedt, life flows through an oil refinery. If it doesn’t get help — or restart Russian imports — people worry their jobs will be gone.

Britain is wide open to Russian undersea sabotage

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Critical gas pipelines, power lines and data cables are the “soft belly of British security,” ministers have been warned.

White House debates lifting sanctions on Russian energy assets, Nord Stream

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The debate pits Steve Witkoff against State Department and U.S. energy export proponents.

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv officials to meet Trump aides in Saudi Arabia

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ‘realistic proposals on the table’ in talks; Donald Trump hints US may be close to lifting intelligence pause. What we know on day 1,111See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageTop Ukrainian officials are due in Saudi Arabia to m…

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy willing to ‘restore dialogue’ with Trump as European leaders head to UK for defence summit

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European heads of government and leaders of Canada and Turkey will attend talks aimed at presenting a united front on Ukraine crisis. What we know on day 1,103See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageVolodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to “restore dialogue” w…

Putin ally Schröder avoids Nord Stream 2 inquiry after burnout diagnosis

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The former German chancellor is suffering from severe exhaustion, lack of energy, concentration and memory problems, his doctor says.

Ukraine can bring Azeri gas to Europe, Zelenskyy says

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Comments came after angry complaints from Slovakia and Hungary over Kyiv’s refusal to renew transit of Russian gas.

Ukraine war briefing: Strengthen Kyiv’s hand before peace talks, says Nato chief

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Mark Rutte says Ukraine not yet in the ‘position of strength’ it needs for talks with Russia; Biden says US and allies ‘can’t walk away’. What we know on day 1,056Ukraine is not in a strong enough position for peace talks with Russia, Nato chief, Mark …

Russia accuses Ukraine of ‘energy terrorism’ over alleged TurkStream pipeline strike

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Moscow accused Kyiv Monday of carrying out a campaign of “energy terrorism” after what the Kremlin described as a failed drone attack against a Black Sea gas compressor station that forms part of the major TurkStream gas pipeline linking Russia and Tu…

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy vows his country will do everything in 2025 to stop Russia

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‘May 2025 be our year,’ Zelenskyy said in an address to the nation just before the clock struck midnight in Kyiv. What we know on day 1,043Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed that his country would use 2025 to fight for an end to Russia’s…

Ukraine war briefing: Anti-Kremlin figure Ildar Dadin dies fighting on Ukrainian side

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Activist was once jailed in Russia under anti-protest law; drones, F-16s and Patriots on Dutch menu of aid to Kyiv. What we know on day 957See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageAnti-Kremlin activist Ildar Dadin, who was once imprisoned in Russia for p…

Czech crisis manager set to become EU’s top global dealmaker

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As boss of the EU’s €300 billion Global Gateway infrastructure initiative, Jozef Síkela’s job will be to beat China at its own game.

Does America want Ukraine to defeat Russia? It doesn’t look that way.

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The president’s foreign policy legacy will be shaped by a looming decision in Ukraine.

Czech leader is like a ‘terrorist’ for justifying Nord Stream bombing, Russia says

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Petr Pavel is an “outrageous loser,” blasts Moscow.

If Ukrainians did destroy Nord Stream, they may have been justified, Czech president argues

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Arrest of Ukrainian man last week following German investigation has triggered a new round of public discussion of the pipeline sabotage.

Russia criticises German progress in Nord Stream sabotage inquiry

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Moscow official claims Berlin shows little interest in finding those responsible for gas pipeline explosions in 2022Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesRussia has complained to Germany about its investigation into the 2022 sabotage of the multibill…

Ukrainian team blew up Nord Stream pipeline, claims report

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Spokesperson for Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies WSJ claims and again accuses Russia of carrying out the sabotageRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesThe Nord Stream gas pipeline was blown up by a small Ukrainian sabotage team in an operation that was in…

Nord Stream attack: Germany issues arrest warrant for Ukrainian suspect

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Germany has issued an arrest warrant against one Ukrainian national who is suspected to have been involved with the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, an investigative report by German media re…

Europe should stop hand-wringing about Trump — and be more constructive

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A little more reflection and a little less contempt might go a long way toward creating the kind of enduring transatlantic consensus we need.

Ukraine war briefing: Russian shelling kills three in Kherson region as road crash in west leaves 14 dead

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Two bodies recovered from rubble of southern house while collision of oil truck and minibus in western Rivne region leaves single survivor. What we know on day 865See all our Ukraine war coverage Russian shelling killed three civilians in Ukraine’s sou…

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia announces fresh sanctions against UK figures over ‘hostile’ actions

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‘Establishment figures’, journalists and experts banned from entering country over what it terms ‘provocative anti-Russian rhetoric’Here’s a bit of detail from the Financial Times’ report that the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline project has run into t…

Nord stream methane leaks won’t majorly affect climate, study finds

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There were fears the incident could lead to significant climate risks.

6 countries move to protect the North Sea from Russians

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Potential foreign sabotage and attacks on critical infrastructure set off alarms.

Tony Blair seeks climate role at COP29 in Azerbaijan

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The former PM’s interest highlights the contradictions for the powerbrokers and consultants running U.N. climate talks.

Trump’s interview with Nigel Farage: 7 things we learned

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The future of NATO, negotiating with Putin, and Prince Harry feature in a half-hour talk with the former U.S. president.

Vienna agrees to fund 40km pipeline to boost gas independence from Russia

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The Austrian government has agreed to provide an undisclosed part of €200 million for building a pipeline to boost the country’s ability to import natural gas via Germany, amid growing political pressure to reduce dependence on Russia.

Ukraine, Moldova, Slovakia join ‘Vertical Corridor’ European gas transportation scheme

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Ukraine, Moldova and Slovakia on Friday (19 January) joined an initiative for a planned corridor to carry natural gas between Greece and countries to its north as Europe steps up efforts to diversify supply and boost energy security.

Serbian PM: will continue on the reform path

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The electorate demonstrated its preference for concrete plans and proven achievements — and there’s an extensive agenda awaiting the new government.

Russians shell Kherson as Ukraine marks Christmas on 25 December for first time

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Birth of Christ was formerly celebrated on 7 January, but has moved in symbolic shift away from RussiaRussian shelling in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region has killed four people, including an 87-year-old man and his 81-year-old wife who died after a s…

Kamala Harris at climate summit: World must ‘fight’ those stalling action

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US vice president uses her international platform to polish her climate credentials — but it comes with political peril. 

Europe should offer Trump a Ukraine deal he can’t refuse

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EU leaders fear that if reelected, the former president could cut US aid to Ukraine — but they may just be able to bribe him.

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 636

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Moscow has not used ‘premier’ cruise missiles in two months, allowing it to stockpile weapons, UK believesSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageRussia has not used its “premier air launched cruise missiles” from its heavy bomber fleet for nearly two m…

Oil industry rides into climate summit bigger than ever

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Price spikes driven by the war in Ukraine are helping fill the petroleum giants’ coffers, despite governments’ promises of a greener era.

Baltic Sea sabotage: A defender’s dilemma

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Gray-zone defense is incredibly tricky, and no Western country has figured out how to punish such aggression, in the space between war and peace.

Finland, Estonia send legal letter to China over Baltic Sea drama

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Estonia’s foreign minister says the length of the probe will depend on ‘how cooperative China is.’

ESA agrees on space cargo mission

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SNEAK PEEK — After the European Space Agency agreed on a plan to launch a cargo spaceflight mission by 2028, there’s a space-focused Competitiveness Council today. — Russia reported damage to a telecommunications cable connecting St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, and the Finnish Coast Guard suspects it could be linked to damage sustained by other Baltic […]

EU Commission reconfirms possible funding for Maltese gas pipeline linked to murder

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Malta’s TransGas pipeline project has been re-added to the European Commission’s sixth ‘Projects of Common Interest’ (PCI) list, meaning it will be eligible for EU funding despite years of protests about the pipeline’s viability, environmental impact, …

EU going cold on extra €20B Ukraine arms fund?

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SNEAK PEEK — EU leaders look unlikely to agree easily on a four-year €20 billion fund to help Ukraine keep sourcing arms and training its soldiers. — The Commission has opened a consultation on its long-promised European Defence Industrial Strategy. — Sweden has suggested cutting EU spending on space by €1 billion until 2027 in […]

Estonia says damage to Baltic Sea pipeline, cables is all linked

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But let’s ‘not rush to premature conclusions,’ adds PM Kaja Kallas.

China promises to help with gas pipeline probe, Finnish PM says

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The EU has offered ‘help and support’ following Balticconnector damage, Finland’s Petteri Orpo says.

MEPs propose to give seized weapons to Ukraine

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SNEAK PEEK — Parliamentarians want to dispatch military hardware that was impounded near Libya to Ukraine. — Germany will send military equipment worth €1.4 billion to Kyiv. — A maritime lobby group has laid out the principal trends in naval defense to inform future EU financing programs. Good morning, and welcome to Morning Defense. Tips to jposaner@politico.eu, lkayali@politico.eu and clarson@politico.eu or […]

Finland recovers ship’s anchor close to damaged Baltic Sea pipeline

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Investigators seeking to establish whether it came from a Chinese container vessel and have not ruled out sabotageFinnish investigators have recovered a large ship’s anchor from near the spot where a Baltic Sea gas pipeline was extensively damaged and …

Ukraine and Germany announce first JV defense project

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SNEAK PEEK — Ukraine and Germany will today announce a new joint-venture defense project between Rheinmetall and Ukroboronprom. — The U.S. plans to sell over $1.5 billion worth of missiles to European countries. — Inside the Tonnerre: Life aboard a French amphibious helicopter carrier. Good morning, and welcome to Morning Defense. Tips to jposaner@politico.eu, lkayali@politico.eu and clarson@politico.eu or follow us at @joshposaner, @LauKaya and @calebmlarson. […]

Russia claps back at Latvia amid Balticonnector investigation

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Latvia’s president said NATO could close the Baltic Sea to ships if Russia is found responsible.

Estonia seeks China’s help over severed Baltic Sea telecom cables

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Estonia has contacted Chinese authorities as part of its investigation into how two Baltic Sea telecom cables were severed, the Estonian foreign ministry said on Monday (23 October).

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