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Sunday, June 28 161 stories · 73 outlets · top Δ 1.00

Vladimir Putin acknowledged Ukrainian strikes are causing fuel shortages within Russia.  The National Post reports Donald Trump’s efforts to lift sanctions could reverse decades of restrictions on Iran.  As reports stand, US and Iranian officials agreed to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and will hold talks about the waterway Tuesday in Qatar.

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Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages

The Guardian · Tier A4 outlets6h ago

Ukraine’s attacks are fueling Russia’s fuel crisis

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PBS NewsHourκ .24Δ .54Ukraine's drone assault ignites major Russian oil refinery, as Putin acknowledges 'difficult period'Financial Timesκ .23Δ .54Putin says Russia faces fuel shortages as Ukrainian drones strike refineries

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Trump’s unravelling of sanctions on Iran could reverse decades of restrictions

National Post · Tier A3 outlets10h ago

Uncertainty and risk surrounding a shifting sanctions landscape

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .31Δ .85Trump’s U-Turn on Iran Sanctions Would Unravel Decades of Curbs The Japan Timesκ .23Δ .85Trump’s U-turn on Iran sanctions would unravel decades of curbs

US, Iran agree to halt Hormuz attacks, hold talks about strait in Qatar on Tuesday — report

Times of Israel · Tier A5 outlets4h ago

Cautious de-escalation amid fragile negotiations and threats

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National Postκ .65Δ .47U.S. and Iran trade tit-for-tat attacks, putting ceasefire under strain The Japan Timesκ .26Δ .47Iran and U.S. agree to halt attacks and renew talks, Axios reports Middle East Eyeκ .24Δ .47US and Iran agree to resume Strait of Hormuz talks: Report Al Jazeeraκ .22Δ .47Iran war live: Tehran insists on control of Hormuz amid reports of US talks

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