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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 26, 2022

 

Jake Horton, Daniele Palumbo & Tim Bowler, BBC: How reliant is the world on Russia for oil and gas? 

The amount of Russian oil sold to other countries has fallen, although gas continues to flow into Europe. 

After the invasion of Ukraine, the US, EU, and UK announced restrictions on Russian imports.  

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- April 26, 2022  

Russia’s war in Ukraine threatens to spill over in dangerous new phase -- Julian Borger, The Guardian  

Ukraine conflict: What is Nato and how has it responded to Russia's invasion? -- BBC  

Is Switzerland right to prevent the delivery of ammunition to Ukraine? -- Rob Mudge, DW  

Ukraine crisis: Why India is buying more Russian oil -- Shruti Menon, BBC  

How Ukraine Upended Europe’s Agriculture and Energy Policies -- Bill Wirtz, National Interest  

Sweden, Finland Gave Up Neutrality a Long Time Ago -- Elisabeth Braw, Defense One  

Darfur: Why are Sudan's Janjaweed on the attack again? -- Mohanad Hashim, BBC News 

 Plan Now for a 'No-Fly Zone' Over Taiwan -- Seth Cropsey, Defense One  

China's security pact with Solomon Islands signals a new era in the South Pacific for Australia and its allies -- Bill Birtles, ABC News Australia  

Weary of many disasters? UN says worse to come -- Seth Borenstein, AP  

Loitering Munitions in Ukraine and Beyond -- Brennan Deveraux, War On The Rocks  

What will Twitter’s future look like under Elon Musk? (Video) -- Al Jazeera



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