The Czech Republic has increased its energy security by ending its reliance on oil deliveries from Russia, investing over 1.5 billion Czech koruna to double the capacity of the TAL pipeline from Italy. Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated that the country can now get all its oil supplies from the West, eliminating the need for Russian imports. The Orlen Unipetrol refiner will stop importing Russian oil in the second half of the year, aligning with the EU sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine.
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South Korean President Yoon detained after standoff over martial law decree
South Korean impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained for questioning over insurrection charges, becoming the first sitting president in the country to be apprehended. The detention followed weeks of tension surrounding potential clashes between his security detail and the police. Yoon and his ruling party supporters remain defiant against the charges, with Yoon arguing that the martial law declaration was necessary due to opposition's actions. After a failed attempt to detain him earlier in...
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