Indonesia to propose a limited minerals trade agreement with the US: Indonesia will propose a freetrade agreement covering US access to minerals needed for EV batteries, including nickel, from Indonesia’s reserves, Reuters reports. This follows a similar agreement between Japan and the US to trade in minerals, as part of increased efforts by the US to become less dependent on China as it works to develop its own EV supply chain.

Bulgaria’s ports and rivers are now off limits to Russia: The Balkan state is closing its ports and river lanes to vessels registered in Russia regardless of which flag they sail under, according to shipping news outlet PortsEurope. The ban is in line with EU sanctions against Russia.

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