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Turkey’s Kazancı plans to invest €1bn in North Macedonia's energy sector
North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says Kazancı's investment will strengthen energy independence and tackle air pollution.
Ukraine agrees to a revised US mineral deal offer
Ukraine has agreed to sign off on a third version of a minerals deal with the US after Washington softened the terms, the Financial Times reported on February 25.
Is Iran being offered as a bargaining chip in Russia-US negotiations?
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conducted a swift but significant six-hour visit to Tehran on February 25, meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Rosneft overtakes ExxonMobil to take fourth slot in global energy ranking
Russia’s biggest state-owned oil major Rosneft has overtaken ExxonMobil to take the fourth slot in the Energy Intelligence Top 100: Global NOC and IOC Rankings.
Renault must pay $1.3bn if it wants to re-enter Russian market
French carmaker Renault must repay at least RUB112.5bn ($1.3bn) of the money invested by its Russian partner AvtoVAZ in the joint venture during its absence, AvtoVAZ president Maxim Sokolov said on February 25.
Lavrov in Tehran to discuss Trump sanctions and nuclear programme
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Tehran on February 25, holding a private meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Serbian president says he backed UN resolution on Ukraine by mistake
President Aleksandar Vucic publicly apologised to Serbian citizens, and blamed "personal fatigue" for his vote in favour of a UN resolution calling for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
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Romanian opposition demands probe into Russia-linked contractor for Nato base
USR says a company with alleged ties to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska was awarded a contract for the construction of Nato’s largest military base in Europe.
Putin offers Trump joint rare earth metals exploration projects
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed joint exploration of Russia’s rare earth metals deposits and the supply of aluminium to the US market as part of a potential economic agreement, Reuters reported on February 25.
Tokyo appeals for G7 unity over Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has urged his fellow leaders from the Group of Seven nations to remain united in their efforts to bring peace to Ukraine.
EU expands oil and gas sanctions in 16th package
The EU has imposed additional measures against Russia’s oil and gas industry as part of its 16th sanctions package, while stopping short of any further restrictions on the bloc’s purchase of Russian LNG.
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan put border troubles behind them
Opening way for commerce.
Bulgaria moves towards eurozone entry despite violent far-right protest
PM Rossen Zhelyazkov says Bulgaria has met final criterion for euro adoption and will request extraordinary convergence reports.
US sides with Russia in voting against a Ukraine-sponsored UN resolution to condemn the war on its third anniversary
The US voted with Russia and its allies against a resolution condemning the invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict on February 24 as the Western unity to support Kyiv in its struggle continues to crumble.
Relief in Emerging Europe at AfD’s election defeat, but concern over party's gains
Mainstream politicians across Central and Southeast Europe have expressed relief at the outcome of Germany's general election, which saw the far-right Alternative for Germany make gains but ultimately fall short of securing victory.
Iran kills Peugeot model after 25 years production
Iran has finally ended production of the long-in-the-tooth Peugeot Pars model as people move to Chinese competitors in droves.
Israeli politician claims Netanyahu's son forced into exile for assaulting father
Israeli Labor Party MP Naama Lazimi, claimed during a Knesset Finance Committee meeting on February 23 meeting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair was forced into exile after allegedly hitting his father.
EU suspends economic sanctions imposed on Syria
The European Council decided on February 24 during its meeting in Brussels, to suspend several sanctions and restrictive measures previously imposed on Syria under the former regime.
Erdogan challenger Imamoglu hit with new probe day after he applies to run for Turkish presidency
Investigation shows “how much they fear” his candidacy says opposition leader.
President Zelenskiy says he is willing to quit if Ukraine gets security guarantees, Nato membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he'd be ready to give up presidency if it brought peace, Nato membership and genuine security guarantees for Ukraine.