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Russia-Ukraine crisis: Zelensky lists '5 steps' during World Bank session
The Ukrainian President said the first step was immediate support for Ukraine, "so that the Russian leadership knows that the war will not allow them to realise any of their aggressive goals
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: Zelensky lists '5 steps' during World Bank session")
Oil edges higher on concerns over Russia, Libya supply disruption
Buyers also reacted to ongoing interruptions in Libya, which is losing more than 550,000 barrels per day of oil output due to blockades at major fields and export terminals
 "Oil edges higher on concerns over Russia, Libya supply disruption")
Zelensky urges people around the world to join 'Arm Ukraine Now' campaign
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for joining the millions of votes in the global campaign on social networks: #ArmUkraineNow
 "Zelensky urges people around the world to join 'Arm Ukraine Now' campaign")
Turkey's cross-border op threatens security, violates sovereignty: Iraq
Iraq has said that the Turkish military operation in its semi-autonomous Kurdistan region is a threat to the country's national security and a violation of its sovereignty.
 "Turkey's cross-border op threatens security, violates sovereignty: Iraq")
Explained: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine's Donbas may unfold
Some predict Russia also may try to use its forces north of Crimea to try to capture the industrial hubs of Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro on the Dnieper River, effectively cutting Ukraine in half
 "Explained: How Russia's eastern push in Ukraine's Donbas may unfold")
US urges Serbia to join West on sanctions against its ally Russia
Serbia voted in favor of three United Nations resolutions condemning the Russian aggression against Ukraine but it has not joined international sanctions against Moscow
 "US urges Serbia to join West on sanctions against its ally Russia")
European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen to visit India next week
Der Leyen is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and meet President Ram Nath Kovind among other leaders
 "European Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen to visit India next week")
Ukraine war: France trying to convince EU to impose embargo on Russian oil
France is trying to convince its EU partners to impose an embargo on oil supplies from Russia to undermine its ability to finance its special military operation in Ukraine, French Minister Le Maire sa
 "Ukraine war: France trying to convince EU to impose embargo on Russian oil")
Zelensky hands over Ukraine's EU membership questionnaire to EU envoy
"Today is one of the stages for our country in joining the EU, the aspiration that our people are striving for and fighting for," Zelensky said at the handover ceremony in Kiev
 "Zelensky hands over Ukraine's EU membership questionnaire to EU envoy")
European Union expects to pay bulk of Ukraine's reconstruction costs
The topics of post-war reconstruction and possible war reparations are expected to garner attention over the next weeks
 "European Union expects to pay bulk of Ukraine's reconstruction costs")
Oil steady despite Libya supply drop, Shanghai preparing to reopen
Brent crude futures rose 21 cents, or 0.2%, to $113.37 a barrel at 0020 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures slipped 2 cents to $108.19 a barrel
 "Oil steady despite Libya supply drop, Shanghai preparing to reopen")
Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens
Brent futures were up $1.50, or 1.3%, at $113.20 a barrel at 0030 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures rose 98 cents, or 0.9%, to $107.93 a barrel
 "Oil prices rise on supply concerns as Russia-Ukraine crisis deepens")
European Union to sanction Russia's Sberbank, other banks: Report
The European Union plans to sanction Russia's largest lender Sberbank and other Russian financial firms in its next round of restrictions
 "European Union to sanction Russia's Sberbank, other banks: Report")
Ukraine war: Russia expels 18 EU diplomats in retaliatory move
The Ministry had summoned Head of the EU Delegation to Russia, Markus Ederer in a protest over the EU's decision to declare 19 Russian diplomats "personae non gratae" earlier in April
 "Ukraine war: Russia expels 18 EU diplomats in retaliatory move")
Oil rises on news EU may phase in a ban on Russian oil imports
The New York Times reported that the European Union was moving toward adopting a phased-in ban of Russian oil, to give Germany and other countries time to arrange alternative suppliers
 "Oil rises on news EU may phase in a ban on Russian oil imports")
How India stands to gain amid calls for EU to ban Russian oil imports
If Europe adopts official sanctions on Russian crude and fuel, prices will likely surge, and India could profit even more from refining Russian oil to fuels it then sells to Europe for more money.
Next round of talks on EU trade agreement in June, says Piyush Goyal
India and the EU agreed to resume negotiations for a balanced and comprehensive free trade and investment agreements in May last year
 "Next round of talks on EU trade agreement in June, says Piyush Goyal")
Roman Abramovich has assets worth $7 bn frozen in tax haven Jersey
Abramovich was sanctioned by the European Union and the UK last month as part of sweeping penalties against tycoons believed to be close to Russian President Vladimir Putin
 "Roman Abramovich has assets worth $7 bn frozen in tax haven Jersey")
European Union resumes diplomatic presence in Ukraine's Kiev
The delegation of the European Union (EU) to Ukraine said on Monday it has resumed its work in Kiev.
Not possible to replace potential Russian oil supply loss, OPEC tells EU
EU representatives pointed out that OPEC has a responsibility to ensure balanced oil markets
 "Not possible to replace potential Russian oil supply loss, OPEC tells EU")
