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Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

Russia has seized important lithium reserves in eastern Ukraine

After months of fierce fighting, Russia appears to have finally taken control of one of Ukraine's largest lithium reserves. Russian troops have been in control of the town of Shevchenko for several days now, where an estimated 12 to 14 million tonnes of lithium ore lie underground to the east. Lithium is an important mineral needed for producing rechargeable car batteries, among other things. This information comes from the Reuters news agency. Ukrainian media outlets such as Kyiv Insider are also reporting on the news.

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Russia, Turkey and Iran stick together, for now
Russia, Turkey and Iran stick together, for now

Russia, Turkey and Iran stick together, for now

2017 saw an unprecedented level of co-operation between Russia, Turkey and Iran in their dealings with regional challenges and outside pressures, but the relationship is more tactical than strategic, and there are plenty of issues ahead that will put it to the test, writes Dennis Sammut in this commentary for commonspace.eu
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Eastern churches celebrate Christmas

Eastern churches celebrate Christmas

The Christmas celebration had particular significance this year in Egypt, where the Coptic Church has been under sustained terrorist attacks from Islamic fundamentalists. The service, led by Pope Tawadros II, was also attended by the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al Sisi
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Gazprom exports to Europe up by 8.1% in 2017

Gazprom exports to Europe up by 8.1% in 2017

In 2017 Gazprom produced 471 bcm of gas, up 12.4% as compared to 2016, Gazprom's CEO Alexei Miller told journalists in Moscow on Wednesday (3 January)