Tariffs on Russian oil and gas increase economic pressure while Russia seeks permanent buffer zones in occupied territory.
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Updated Jul 22
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What happened
Tariffs on Russian oil and gas increase economic pressure while Russia seeks permanent buffer zones in occupied territory.
Who's involved
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Part of
Russia continues aggressive actions against Ukraine, including testing persecution tactics in occupied Crimea and the arrest of residents in Alupka.Also in this story
- Attacks on annexed Crimea, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian soil, and Zelenskyy's stated goal to compel Russia to end the war.
- Bulgaria's dissent threatens EU sanctions package aimed at squeezing the Russian economy over Crimea annexation.
- Leaders including Macron, Putin, Trump, and Merz discussed the war in Ukraine, focusing on Russia's offensive role, casualties, and economic pressure.
- Elon Musk declined Starlink coverage over Crimea.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Donbas
industrial region in southeastern Ukraine and southwestern Russia
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