Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is fueling the ‘fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since second world war,’ according to the UNHCR; the White House has reversed its position and now is talking with European partners about a ban on Russian oil, and sanctions on Russia have unleashed a renewed wave of disruption for strained global supply chains.
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Ukraine invasion fuels ‘fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since second world war’
US in ‘active discussions’ over Russian oil import ban as Moscow targets Ukraine urban centres
Russia demands US guarantees over revival of Iran nuclear accord
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