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Hope that Washington’s idea could generate tens of billions in cash for Kyiv
Warnings come amid fears Tehran is stepping up support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine
Further economic growth is possible, but the right policies are needed to unlock it
Western leaders pledge to support Kyiv on second anniversary of Russia’s invasion as doubts over US aid mount
Price pressures in UK forecast to be highest among G7 nations over next two years
Belgian government circulates proposal as Kyiv’s allies seek ways to tap Moscow’s frozen wealth
Proposal would accelerate preparations in time for a February summit to show solidarity with Ukraine
Debt-based scheme would sidestep Hungary to quickly release money for Kyiv
G7 allies are debating whether to spend Moscow’s frozen funds to support Ukraine
US discussion paper argues confiscating some of Moscow’s $300bn ‘consistent with international law’
Diverse geopolitics, smart researchers and resourceful traders are undermining attempts to control critical products
Precious gems have so far been exempted from western sanctions imposed in response to Ukraine war
Western sanctions on Russian crude exports are one year old but what have the measures achieved
Move signals new enforcement effort following evidence that Kremlin is skirting G7 ban
Chair of Kimberley Process says African countries view proposal as a penalty that will cause ‘irreparable harm’
Foreign policy chief says agreement at G7 level cleared hurdles set by Belgium and other countries
Also in this newsletter: Moldova’s ruling party scores mixed result in local elections clouded by Russian meddling
Also in this newsletter: the EU’s future climate commissioner gears up for grilling on his fossil fuel past
Proposals would reshape global market for the precious stones, but implementation will divide industry
Shionogi chief warns companies are deserting the field to focus on more lucrative areas
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Even the rival long-established G7 rich countries have often struggled for consensus
Pledges fall short of Kyiv’s goal of securing an invitation to join Nato
Team Starmer may need an injection of that ‘hopey-changey stuff’ to pull off an election win
Experts warn of existential threats that require a global competition for good ideas
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