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July 19, 2022Newsletter

Russia Update: July 19, 2022

Diplomacy

The House approved a resolution supporting Finland and Sweden’s NATO accession. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved protocols for their accession as well.

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Iran to meet with the leaders of Iran and Turkey.

Sanctions

No news of note

Consequences

Russia will reportedly restart gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on July 21 after completing scheduled maintenance.

Gold miner Polymetal will sell off its Russian assets, which accounts for about 70% of its sales.

Ukraine Sitrep

The U.S. says intel reports show Russia intends to annex additional Ukrainian territory.

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