Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko has imposed a ban on Russia’s biggest social media networks and internet services popular with millions. His decision is a significant ramping up of sanctions on Ukraine’s neighbour for its annexation of Crimea and the continuing conflict in eastern Ukraine. Source BBC
Norway’s energy minister will meet with companies on Wednesday to discuss the potential construction of offshore floating wind farm. Source: Reuters
Venezuela’s economic and oil industry demise is likely to result in its crude oil exports to China plummeting to their lowest level in almost eight years in July. Source: Oil Price
South Korea and the United States are expected to announce the suspension of “large-scale” military drills this week, with the provision that they would restart if North Korea failed to keep its promise to denuclearize, news agency Yonhap said on Sunday. Source: CNBC
