December 4, 2022 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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NATO must prepare ‘security guarantees’ for Russia – Macron

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

US-led bloc needs to address Moscow’s concerns, the French leader said in an interview. … Read More >NATO must prepare ‘security guarantees’ for Russia – Macron

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After meeting with BlackRock’s CEO, is Zelensky selling Ukraine to the highest bidder?

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

In early September, I came across a New York Times article detailing a meeting between Ukraine’s Zelensky and BlackRock’s Laurence Fink, which caught my attention in the worst of ways. Brief refresher: Fink’s investment firm … Read More >After meeting with BlackRock’s CEO, is Zelensky selling Ukraine to the highest bidder?

Number of hungry UK students surging — poll

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

Many teachers say they are also seeing pupils without adequate winter clothing. … Read More >Number of hungry UK students surging — poll

Russia-China trade soars – official

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

Trade between the countries has increased by 30% compared to last year, according to Moscow. … Read More >Russia-China trade soars – official

OPEC+ mulling ‘deeper’ output cuts – analysts

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

The EU’s looming restrictive measures against Russian oil may force the energy alliance to slash production further. … Read More >OPEC+ mulling ‘deeper’ output cuts – analysts

China scoops up cheap Russian oil – Bloomberg

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

Refiners have reportedly increased purchases as latest EU sanctions are about to kick in. … Read More >China scoops up cheap Russian oil – Bloomberg

EU oil price cap may result in ‘violent’ spikes – Economist

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

Restricting Russian seaborne crude supply may shatter the energy market, according to the outlet. … Read More >EU oil price cap may result in ‘violent’ spikes – Economist

Switzerland may ban EVs to avoid blackouts – Der Spiegel

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

The measure is part of an emergency plan to deal with power shortages this winter, the outlet reports. … Read More >Switzerland may ban EVs to avoid blackouts – Der Spiegel

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Germany ‘sleepwalking’ into new migration crisis – top MEP

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

Berlin is ignoring the challenges linked to Ukrainian refugees, Manfred Weber has said. … Read More >Germany ‘sleepwalking’ into new migration crisis – top MEP

Russia won’t accept oil price cap – Kremlin

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022By Editor

The EU and G7 have agreed to a $60 per-barrel ceiling for the purchase of Russian crude. … Read More >Russia won’t accept oil price cap – Kremlin