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Andrew H. Sweet

I am responsible for covering the geo-political sphere as well as domestic and foreign policies. On top of this, I am the Product Manager for TechnoMetrica's TechnoExpress service.

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Russia And Ukraine Reach Deal On Grain Exports

A deal has been brokered between Russia and Ukraine, with the help of Turkey and the United Nations that will unblock 20 million tonnes of grain. The move is expected to lower grain prices and ease the global food crisis.

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Russian oil workers in Yakutia

Russia Raking In Money From Oil Exports

Russia is still getting plenty of cash from oil, even as its exports are showing signs of ebbing. Crude shipments in July will earn the Kremlin about $7.53 a barrel, up from $6.11 a barrel in June.

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EU Bid To Replace Russian Gas

Europe plans to replace Russian energy by increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S., Qatar and Australia. However, LNG terminals have limited capacity to store extra supply.

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Russian Arms Makers Escaping Sanctions

Sanctions on Russia’s arms companies and tycoons have been applied inconsistently by the U.S., UK and EU, as the Western allies fail to coordinate actions against makers of banned weapons.

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U.S. Boosts Military Presence In Europe

U.S. Boosts Military Presence In Europe

The U.S. will make its biggest military expansion in Europe since the Cold War, including its first permanent troop presence in Poland, as part of NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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