EU ambassadors extend Russian sanctions by 7 days to allow time for final decision, coordination

 Ambassadors ,  the permanent representatives of European Union member states ,  recognizing the need for additional time to "coordinate" their positions on extending the sanctions imposed for violations of Ukraine's territorial integrity, agreed to extend the restrictive measures for another seven days. 

Trump claims that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to launch attacks on energy targets

 U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Monday that Moscow and Kyiv had agreed not to launch attacks against energy targets.

Delcy Rodríguez appoints new officials to key positions for Venezuela

Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced on Monday the appointment of a group of officials to lead various strategic bodies "to strengthen the South American country's international, commercial, and energy profile."

UK Prime Minister’s office rejects possibility of referendums on countries leaving Britain

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham does not support the idea of holding referendums in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on leaving the United Kingdom, a representative of the head of the British government said, as quoted by Sky News.

European gas prices hit highest level since 2022

 The price of gas in Europe exceeded $1,000 per 1,000 cubic meters during trading on Monday for the first time since December 2022, according to data from London's ICE exchange.

Oman postpones regional meeting on new Strait of Hormuz maritime route

Oman announced the postponement of a regional meeting scheduled for Monday in its southern city of Salalah to discuss arrangements for a new maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz.