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Ukraine accuses Russia of waging gas war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said cuts are simply ‘gas blackmail’ against Europe

European Union energy ministers are due to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a plan to wean the EU off its reliance on Russian gas. The gathering in Brussels has taken on added importance following the announcement by the Russian firm, Gazprom, on Monday that it would further cut supplies.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Greece, his first visit to an EU country since the 2018 killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

And the US state of Florida hurries to contain a fast-spreading snail invasion.

50 minutes

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  • Tue 26 Jul 2022 05:06GMT