Ще у жовтні 2021 року Bloomberg називав Росію найпривабливішим для інвесторів ринком, що розвивається …
Waves of Women and Children Leaving Ukraine
In the first three days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, over 100,000 people crossed Ukraine’s border in the West. On February 27th alone – according to the Ukrainian border police…
Australia to Buy Missiles and Ammunition for Ukraine
Australia says it plans to spend $50 million to buy missiles and ammunition to support Ukraine. As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the Australian government has shifted its stance on…
Khan After Putin Visit: Pakistan to Import Wheat, Gas from Russia
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan announced Monday that his country will import about 2 million tons of wheat from Russia and buy natural gas as well under bilateral agreements the…
US to Expel 12 Russian Diplomats at UN Mission for Spying
The United States said Monday that it was expelling 12 Russian diplomats based at Moscow’s U.N. mission in New York for engaging in espionage activities. “The United States has informed…
«Енергосистема Європи від Маріуполя до Лісабона» – голова «Укренерго» про приєднання України до енергосистеми ЄС
Єврокомісар з питань енергетики Кадрі Сімсон 28 лютого у Брюсселі заявила, що надзвичайна синхронізація енергосистеми України з європейською ENTSO-E може бути проведена за кілька тижнів …
Путін зобов’язав експортерів продавати 80% валютної виручки та заборонив росіянам класти валюту на закордонні рахунки
Згідно з указом, резиденти Росії – експортери – мають продавати 80% іноземної валюти, зарахованої з 1 січня 2022 року від контрактів із нерезидентами …
Turkey Hardens Criticism of Russia as Ukraine Conflict Intensifies
As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, Turkey is hardening its criticism of Russia and heeding Kyiv’s calls for support – moves that some analysts suggest could threaten Turkey’s attempts…
UN General Assembly Holds Historic Session on Ukraine
Ukraine and Western states appealed to the international community Monday to support a draft resolution at the United Nations General Assembly condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calling for…
Moscow Warns Russian Media Over War Coverage
Russia’s media regulator is warning independent news outlets to not report negatively on the war in Ukraine, including on troop causalities. The regulator, Roskomnadzor, issued letters to at least 10…
Ukraine Crisis Shapes French Presidential Race
France is gearing up for April presidential elections like no other — with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shaping the campaign, and President Emmanuel Macron yet to enter the race. That’s…
Russia Facing World Cup Exile After ‘Unacceptable’ FIFA Plan
Russia’s future in the World Cup teetered on a knife-edge Monday after FIFA plans to allow them to play on neutral territory were dismissed as “unacceptable” by rivals, plunging the…
Ruble Plummets as Sanctions Bite, Sending Russians to Banks
Ordinary Russians faced the prospect of higher prices and crimped foreign travel as Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine sent the ruble plummeting, leading uneasy people to line up…
Sporting Sanctions Can Land Significant Blow on Putin, Say Experts
Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup, the scandal-plagued 2014 Winter Olympics and Gazprom’s sponsorship of the Champions League were powerful tools for the country’s global image and gained Vladimir Putin prestige…
Counting Both US and Russia as Partners, India Faces Diplomatic Test in Ukraine Crisis
Balancing relations with the West and Russia will become a harder challenge for New Delhi …
Перші наслідки нових санкцій: рубль девальвує на понад 30% проти долара та євро
Блокування резервів Центробанку Росії є потенційно найпотужнішою зброєю у фінансовому арсеналі Заходу …
Euro Backlash as FIFA Refuses to Expel Russia From Football
FIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying Sunday and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem…
Belarus Votes to Give Up Non-nuclear Status
Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of…
Russia Continues War on Ukraine Ahead of SOTU Speech
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote Sunday for a rare emergency special session against the backdrop of Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine. The vote underscores White House…
EU to Finance Weapons Purchases For Ukraine, Ban Russian Media
The European Union plans to take the unprecedented step of funding weapons purchases for Ukraine, EU officials said on Feb. 27 as the bloc announced a raft of new sanctions…
Russians Hold Anti-War Rallies Amid Ominous Threats by Putin
From Moscow to Siberia, Russian anti-war activists took to the streets again Sunday to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, despite the arrests of hundreds of protesters each day by police….
Russian Invasion of Ukraine Tops UN Human Rights Council Agenda
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be hotly debated during the five-week U.N. Human Rights Council session that begins Monday. Heads of state and other dignitaries representing more than 140 countries…
Із 28 лютого у банкоматах України знову буде готівка – комітет ВР з питань фінансів
Із 28 лютого в банкоматах в банкоматах України знову буде готівка. Про це, з посиланням на слова голови НБУ, повідомляє членкиня фракції «Батьківщина», представниця парламентського комітету з питань фінансів, податкової…
Belarus Holds Constitutional Vote as Crisis in Ukraine Rages
Belarusians cast ballots Sunday in a constitutional referendum that the country’s authoritarian leader called to cement his 27-year old grip on power, even as he offers the country’s territory to…
Ukrainian, Russian Troops Continue Battle for Control of Kyiv
Russian troops continued to battle Ukrainian defense forces and citizen soldiers for control of Kyiv, the capital, and other cities Sunday, the fourth day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sunday…
Latest Developments in Ukraine: Feb. 27
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flashpoint Ukraine. The latest developments of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, all times EST: 3:45 a.m.: China’s decision to take…
Has China Turned its Back on ‘Best Friend’ Russia?
China refused to join its close friend, Russia, in vetoing a U.S.-backed resolution in the U.N. Security Council deploring Russia’s attack on Ukraine. China abstained on the motion but also…
UN Security Council Plans Vote to Call General Assembly Meeting on Ukraine
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Sunday to call for a rare emergency special session of the 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which…
За дві доби на армію перерахували більше мільярда гривень – «Приватбанк»
В Україні 25 лютого запровадили можливість переказати отримані від держави кошти за вакцинацію на потреби ЗСУ …
Waving Ukrainian Flags, War Protesters Rally Around World
In a sea of blue and yellow flags and banners, protesters around the world showed their support for the people of Ukraine on Saturday and called on governments to do…