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US Senators Present Sanctions Bill Against Nord Stream 2

RUSSIA

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  • 14 US Republican senators presented a bill on Thursday which, if adopted, will introduce sanctions against subcontractors of any entity that works with Nord Stream 2 AG and its MD Matthias Warnig.
    • The act was dubbed "Protecting Our Well-being be Expanding Russian Sanctions (POWERS). Special briefing for the US Senate committee will be held on May 24th
  • Russia's health minister said the Covid situation in Russia remains tense with regions recommended to make their own lockdown decisions.
    • Conversely, however, Russia Watchdog says Covid situation remains stable in Russia, but warns 550 UK strain and dozens of SA strain infections have been discovered, but says Indian variant doesn't pose any risks for now.
  • Putin to attend Supreme Eurasian Economic Council (SEEC) today to discuss Eurasian economic integration for 2021-2022, issues of trade and economic cooperation with key foreign partners of the EurAsEC,
    • as well as make decisions aimed at improving the efficiency of the functioning of the single union market
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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