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German court says EU rules apply to Nord Stream 2 pipeline  Reuters

Civilians bear the brunt of escalating violence in Syria’s Idlib  Al Jazeera English

Ukraine says discussed guarantees with US, Germany over Nord Stream 2  Reuters

Just 15 km of Nord Stream 2 pipeline to go, says Putin  Reuters

U.S. imposes Nord Stream 2 sanctions; opponents say they won't halt project  Reuters

Why Russia Backs China in Disputes with Third Countries  Voice of America

Nord Stream 2 to be completed on Aug 23 – media  Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news

INVL Baltic Sea Growth Fund's Eco Baltia completes acquisition for majority stake in Ecoservice  GlobeNewswire

Russia inquiry evidence said presented  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Russia Hands Two Rights Activists Stiff Prison Terms On Drug-Trafficking Charges  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

Sen. Cruz on the Senate Floor: I Will Use All Options To Stop Biden-Putin Nord Stream 2 Pipeline  Senator Ted Cruz

Chinese, Russian militaries hold drills in northwest China  Associated Press

New U.S. energy security advisor to tackle Nord Stream 2 risks - State Dept  Reuters

Russia’s Quest for Mideast Influence Hindered by Renewed Fighting in Syria  The Wall Street Journal

Moscow approves hydrogen industry concept  Argus Media

Former Marines jailed in Russia weigh transfers  Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Russia to use Nord Stream 2 to blackmail Ukraine – Poland’s foreign ministry  Ukrinform. Ukraine and world news

Around-the-world ship docks in Blaine Harbor  Blaine Northern Light

Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Supplier Entangled by Texas Pollution  Bloomberg

After docking, Russia’s new 23-ton module tilted the space station  The Seattle Times