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The financial and economic sanctions so far imposed on Russia to force it to end its invasion of Ukraine have not yet had the desired impact. This column argues that cutting off the financing of the Russian aggression is essential and requires immediately banning imports of Russian oil and taxing imports of Russian gas, while cushioning the shock of these measures on
France contributes to protection of Amazon stronghold, Yasuní National Park by Vincent Ricci on 27 January 2021 France and Ecuador have announced a plan to curb deforestation in famed Amazonian national park, Yasuní, while promoting its improved administration. Peru, Colombia and Brazil are expected to see similar agreements with France as part of President Emmanuel Macron’s growing environmental initiatives in the region. The contentious EU-Mercosur trade agreement is still up for ratification, but EU members appear to be split over weak environmental regulation. France has rolled out a...