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Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton warned that President Donald Trump's focus on brokering a high-profile deal with Russia could stall critical sanctions aimed at curbing Putin's war in Ukraine.

France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.70 (+1.21%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) closed up +0.0251 (+1.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are settled higher on Wednesday. Dollar weakness on Wednesday boosted crude prices. Also, doubts about a deal to end the Russian-Ukrainian war sparked...

EU foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine. "The focus should be on what kind of concessions we see from the Russian side," High Representative Kaja Kallas said.

January WTI crude oil (CLF26 ) today is up +0.08 (+0.14%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF26 ) is up +0.0110 (+0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are slightly higher today. Dollar weakness today is boosting crude prices. Also, doubts about a deal to end the Russian-Ukrainian war have sparked some...

French authorities have arrested members of a pro-Russia group over alleged links to espionage-related activities

Whether the various peace plans now under discussion bring an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine will depend largely on security guarantees. But securing an agreement between Ukraine, its allies and Russia about how Ukraine’s future security will be assured may prove to be the most difficult part of any…

European nations are rushing to bolster their defences amid Russia threat and uncertainty of US support

Seizing Moscow’s money to bail out Kyiv may be all that stands between a fair outcome and a ‘deal’ that brings war in the rest of Europe a step closer