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John Wilson

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Elections in Russian-occupied South Ossetia are over

According to the first data, incumbent President Bibilov is losing in several districts. Bibilov announced before the elections that he wanted to hold a referendum on the republic's accession to Russia.

Macron and Le Pen are in the second round

This is evidenced by the results of processing 97% of the protocols. Macron has 27.6% of the vote, Marine Le Pen has 23.4%.

Lukashenko approved the list of unfriendly countries of Belarus

📍 Belarusian authorities suspend payments to unfriendly foreign residents 📍The authorities of Belarus suspend payments to individual foreign creditors in Belarusian rubles.

European Parliament has backed a resolution calling for a complete and immediate embargo on Russian energy imports

The European Parliament, by a majority of 413 votes, supported a resolution calling for a complete and immediate embargo on Russian energy imports: oil, gas, coal and nuclear fuel

PepsiCo is looking for a way to stay in Russia.

PepsiCo is looking for a way to stay in Russia. So, the producer plans to launch new products under other names and in other packaging, as well as to expand local brands Instead of Pepsi there will be New Cola, and instead of Mirinda and 7Up - drinks with flavor

European Commission President takes train to Kiev

Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in Kyiv as part of a delegation with the participation of EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, Prime Minister of Slovakia Eduard Heger and a number of MEPs

Poland demands the establishment of an international commission to investigate war crimes by Russia in Ukraine

Poland demands the establishment of an international commission to investigate war crimes by Russia in Ukraine, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said

Lukoil oil company has nowhere to dispose of fuel oil, which could lead to the closure of four refineries

The head of the company reports to the government that sanctions have led to "a sharp decrease in the shipment of fuel oil in refining and, as a consequence, the formation of an excess of fuel in storage. The storages are already almost completely full. It is impossible to reduce

The metal band Metallica's charitable foundation has donated $500,000 to World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that provides food to Ukrainian refugees.

Lars Ulrich, the famous drummer and co-founder of the band, commented on the donation. He expressed admiration for the work of WCK and its leader, Chef Jose Andres. "We are inspired, delighted and proud to support their teams, who are currently in six European countries helping millions of Ukrainians displaced

European Union diplomacy chief Josep Borelle said he expects a new package of sanctions against Russia to be adopted on Thursday

European Union diplomacy chief Josep Borelle said he expects a new package of sanctions against Russia to be adopted on Thursday This will be the 5th package of sanctions.