US president’s suggested 90-day export ban before midterm elections could bring even higher fuel prices across Europe

The EU has warned Donald Trump against plans to ban US diesel exports to the global market, saying the move would negatively affect Europe and the US.

The European Commission has reacted with “concern” to reports this week that the US president could prevent diesel from reaching the global market.

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Lithuania says Russia could try to broaden its pressure on Nato countries through attacks on critical infrastructure including ports or airports

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If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

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Attacks could include isolated strikes with long-range weapons like drones or missiles, Denmark’s intelligence chief said

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