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(...) "The International Centre for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine (ICPA), was established to hold the leaders of Russia and its allies in Belarus, North Korea and Iran accountable for a category of crimes listed as aggression under international law for undertaking and supporting the attack.(..)

“The US authorities have informed me that they will conclude their involvement in the ICPA,” Michael Schmid, Eurojust’s president wrote.

He said the centre’s work would continue without US participation, with the group “fully committed” to holding accountable “those responsible for core international crimes”(..)

The latest Asterix album, set for release in October, features France’s favourite comic figure coming to the help of an enclave in the Iberian Peninsula, or modern day Portugal, besieged by the imperial Romans

Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a U.S. hedge fund to purchase securities in Russian companies from 11 other funds, mostly based in the U.S. and U.K., according to a presidential decree published Monday(..)

In addition, two Russian companies, Tsefey-2 and Sovremennye Fondy Nedvizhimosty, are authorized to buy 683 Capital’s securities without needing Putin’s approval (..)

Separately, U.S. and Russian representatives have made preliminary contacts regarding collaboration with Russia’s state-controlled energy giant Gazprom, Bloomberg reported last week, citing anonymous sources. Putin mentioned the possibility of U.S.-Russian energy cooperation on Thursday.

( Moscow Times is based in the EU and is considered reliable)

G7 members reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its territorial integrity and right to exist, and its freedom, sovereignty and independence,” the communique said. “G7 members called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully.”

• Russia's demands similar to earlier terms presented to US, say sources
• Demands include no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine
• Unclear if Putin will engage seriously in peace talks
• Biden administration discussed demands prior to Ukraine invasion

Summary

• Russia's demands similar to earlier terms presented to US, say sources
• Demands include no NATO membership for Kyiv, no foreign troops in Ukraine
• Unclear if Putin will engage seriously in peace talks
• Biden administration discussed demands prior to Ukraine invasion

"Excavations at Sima del Elefante paint a picture of lush meadows and woodlands more than 1.1m years ago with oaks, pines, juniper and hazel trees in abundance(...)

"Writing in the journal Nature, the Spanish team say the latest remains are more primitive than Homo antecessor but resemble Homo erectus. Given the uncertainty over the fossil’s identity, the team has designated the species Homo affinis erectus, reflecting its close relationship with the older human."

"The European single currency rose by a cent to $1.093, breaching the $1.09 barrier for the first time since Donald Trump won the presidential race. Sterling hit $1.295, its highest since 8 November." (...)

"The “Trump trade” that sent the dollar soaring after his victory has unwound, as the imposition of US tariffs against Canada, Mexico and China and the threat of levies against European trading partners have triggered fears of an American recession."