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Germany and Qatar have agreed upon a long-term energy partnership, a step towards providing Germany with “Putin-free” energy, German Economic Minister Robert Habeck said on Sunday. Habeck’s comments came after a meeting with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, part of a two-nation tour the minister is conducting in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Europe’s desire to distance itself from Russia. “The day has developed a strong dynamic,” said Habeck, saying the emir had pledged more support than Germany had ever expected. “Although we might still need Russian gas this year, in the fut…