Latest developments as at Thursday 24 March, 2022. ►Ukrainian deputy prime minister Iryna Vereshchuk says Ukraine and Russia exchanged a total of 50 military and civilian prisoners Thursday. ►Bulgaria is recalling its ambassador to Moscow for consultations in response to "undiplomatic, sharp and rude” statements made by Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova. Mitrofanova said Monday that … Continue reading Latest news on the Russia-Ukraine war
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How US ban on Russian oil will affect consumers
Image shows Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) with Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov in 2018. Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Image President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that the US will ban Russian energy imports as part of sanctions responding to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The embargo will include oil, liquefied natural gas and coal. "That means Russian oil will … Continue reading How US ban on Russian oil will affect consumers
Ukraine attempting to restore electricity to Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Ukrainian technicians have started repairing damaged power lines in an attempt to restore external electricity supplies to the site of the Russian-controlled Chernobyl nuclear power plant that were entirely cut earlier in the week, according to International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi. Ukraine’s regulatory authority said work began Thursday and technicians had … Continue reading Ukraine attempting to restore electricity to Chernobyl nuclear power plant
US targets Putin and Russian oligarchs in fresh sanctions
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on more Russian oligarchs and elites, increasing pressure on those close to Russian President Vladimir Putin in punishment over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Those hit with sanctions on Friday include 10 people comprising VTB Bank's board, 12 members of the Duma and the family of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry … Continue reading US targets Putin and Russian oligarchs in fresh sanctions
China warns UK about meddling in ‘Taiwan affairs’
Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels.com China said that the UK and some of its politicians should refrain from engaging in anti-China manipulation or interfering in China's internal affairs on the Taiwan question. The warning comes after the Grand Committee of the House of Lords of the UK held a debate on "support for democracy … Continue reading China warns UK about meddling in ‘Taiwan affairs’
DIRTY MONEY: UK plots attack on Putin and Russian oligarchs
Britain set out ways it would crack down on "dirty money" on Monday, introducing new legislation to "hobble" Russian President Vladimir Putin by making it more difficult for those close to him to use London as their playground. The much-delayed Economic Crime Bill comes as lawmakers from across the political spectrum call on the government … Continue reading DIRTY MONEY: UK plots attack on Putin and Russian oligarchs
Popular actor Pasha Lee killed few days after joining Ukrainian military
Ukrainian actor Pasha Lee was killed on Sunday in Irpin, under shelling by Russian forces occupying the city located west of Kyiv, according to local reports. The TSN television news service and the Odesa International Film Festival said the actor (who is also referred to as Pavlo Li and Pasha Li) was 33. Lee is said to have … Continue reading Popular actor Pasha Lee killed few days after joining Ukrainian military
NATO allies snub Ukraine’s appeal for no-fly zones
NATO allies on Friday evening rejected Ukraine's appeal for no-fly zones, saying they were increasing support to Kyiv but that intervening directly could escalate tensions. "We have a responsibility ... to prevent this war from escalating beyond Ukraine because that would be even more dangerous, more devastating and would cause even more human suffering," said … Continue reading NATO allies snub Ukraine’s appeal for no-fly zones
The world is too big for Europe and America to isolate Russia – Peskov
The Kremlin will respond to what Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov described on Saturday as Western "economic banditry" over the Ukraine conflict, but he stressed that Russia was far too big to be excluded from the world economy. "This does not mean Russia is isolated," Peskov told reporters. "The world is too big for … Continue reading The world is too big for Europe and America to isolate Russia – Peskov
Evacuation of civilians postponed as Russia ignores ceasefire agreement
An evacuation of civilians from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol had been postponed after city authorities said Russian forces were not respecting an agreed ceasefire. Russia announced a partial halt to the fighting near Mariupol and Volnovakha on Saturday to allow safe passage for civilians fleeing fighting as it continues a broader offensive in Ukraine. … Continue reading Evacuation of civilians postponed as Russia ignores ceasefire agreement
Updates on the Ukraine Crisis
MAIN HEADLINES - Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Western sanctions were akin to war, warning that any attempt to impose a no-fly zone in Ukraine would lead to catastrophic consequences for the world. - The evacuation of Mariupol has been postponed after both sides claimed opposition forces were not observing a partial ceasefire designed to allow … Continue reading Updates on the Ukraine Crisis
Why China will not impose financial sanctions on Russia
China will not join the financial sanctions against Russia, the country's banking and insurance regulator said. China does not support financial sanctions, especially unilateral sanctions, Guo Shuqing, chairman of the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission, said at a press conference in Beijing, noting that unilateral sanctions cannot effectively address the problems and they lack … Continue reading Why China will not impose financial sanctions on Russia
Zelenskyy deploys prisoners ‘with real combat experience’ against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that "Ukrainians with real combat experience with be released from custody" to help defend the country against invasion by Russia. "We dedicate every minute to the struggle for our state," Zelenskyy said during his address Monday, according to the National News Agency of Ukraine. "Everyone who can join the struggle … Continue reading Zelenskyy deploys prisoners ‘with real combat experience’ against Russia
Trump’s leadership failed South Koreans – President Moon Jae-in
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said former President Donald Trump "failed" in his dealings with North Korea because he "beat around the bush" during negotiations, a stunningly undiplomatic public assessment of a fellow world leader delivered during a New York Times interview published Wednesday. Moon said the denuclearization of North Korea is a "matter of survival" for South Korea, and stressed that … Continue reading Trump’s leadership failed South Koreans – President Moon Jae-in
Qatar and Egypt agree to resume diplomatic relations
Egypt has agreed to resume diplomatic relations with Qatar, the Egyptian foreign ministry said. “The Arab Republic of Egypt and the state of Qatar has exchanged two official notes today, January 20, according to which the two countries agreed to resume diplomatic relations,” the statement on Wednesday said. On Monday, the first direct flight between … Continue reading Qatar and Egypt agree to resume diplomatic relations
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