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EU plans to ban imports of Russian coal

WSJ reports that the European Commission will propose to ban imports of coal from Russia and the supply of new equipment to Russia, to close sea and land borders for Russian carriers. The EU bans exports to Russia of semiconductors, high-tech equipment, liquefied natural gas extraction equipment and other equipment.

France decides to expel a number of Russian diplomats whose actions "contradict the security interests," - French Foreign Ministry

The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia will respond to this decision of Paris - RIA

Climate change could cost states $2 trillion annually by the end of the century

The White House estimates that floods, droughts, wildfires and hurricanes exacerbated by climate change could cost the U.S. federal budget about $2 trillion a year by the end of the century. Such spending could result in a 7.1 percent annual drop in federal revenues by the end of

China to change privacy rules on offshore company listings

A draft rule released by the China Securities Regulatory Commission is an attempt by Beijing to resolve a dispute with Washington that could lead to the delisting of 270 Chinese companies on U.S. exchanges in 2024. China's updated rules would remove requirements that on-site inspections of Chinese

Lithuania no longer imports natural gas from Russia. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Energy of the Baltic republic - RBC

It is the first EU country that has completely abandoned Russian gas.

British Foreign Secretary Truss: The UK and the US have agreed that the pressure on Russia must continue

He added that the countries will continue to seek to reduce their dependence on Russian energy resources.

European Commission: Companies with gas supply contracts in euros or dollars should not comply with Russian requirements

The EC said that 97% of the relevant gas supply contracts provide for payment in euros or dollars. "The contracts must be complied with," the EC representative said.

Volkswagen will recall more than 100,000 cars because of a fire claim

The company said Thursday it is recalling thousands of hybrid cars, including Passat, Golf, Tiguan and Arteon models. Seat and Skoda brands will also be affected. The reason for the recall is the risk of engine fire. Some vehicles are found to have insufficient insulation of the high-voltage motor battery.

Israel is increasing its military presence in the West Сoast.

The country is grappling with the most serious wave of terrorist attacks from Palestine in recent years. At least 11 Israelis were killed in three attacks last week. Geopolitical rapprochement between Israel and some Arab countries is gaining momentum, but peace talks with Palestine are at a standstill, the WSJ

Biden about Covid-19.

Biden canceled: "We are now at a new moment in this pandemic. This does not mean that Covid-19 is over. It means that Covid-19 is no longer in control of our lives. That's what it means."