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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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Baku bids for Expo 2025

Baku bids for Expo 2025

'Developing human capital, building a better future' is the theme put forward by Azerbaijan as the centrepiece of its bid to host the world exhibition. Baku faces tough competiton from Paris, Osaka and Ekatrinburg. A decision will be taken next November.
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Opinion: The Russian hug is eternal

Opinion: The Russian hug is eternal

“Russian understanding of geopolitics believes in the decisive role of hard power and military might as a key component of both domestic and foreign policy. Russian-led integration projects, aim to include as many post-soviet states as possible, and once in never let them go out”, argues Benyamin Poghosyan in this op-ed.
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Russia says that agreement has been reached on the status of the Caspian Sea after 20 years of negotiations

Russia says that agreement has been reached on the status of the Caspian Sea after 20 years of negotiations

The Foreign Ministers of the Caspian Sea Littoral states have concluded their meeting in Moscow. The Russian Foreign Minister said agreement has been reached on the details of a convention and that the matter will be referred to the next meeting fo the Heads of State for their approval.
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Opinion: Everyone is happy with the new Armenia-Russia-EU threesome

Opinion: Everyone is happy with the new Armenia-Russia-EU threesome

Armenia, the European Union and Russia had more to gain than lose from the signing of the new Armenia - EU enhanced co-operation agreement. Paradoxically Armenia's membership of the EAEU was transformed from a liability to an asset during Yerevan's second attempt at negotiations with the EU, argues Benyamin Poghosyan in this op-ed.
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The Eastern Partnership summit
The Eastern Partnership summit

The Eastern Partnership summit

Getting the Eastern Neighbourhood right is a key necessity for the future security and prosperity of Europe. The Brussels summit offers an opportunity for important steps on this matter in the right direction – not as an end in themselves but rather as a part of a longer term and more ambitious vision.