Tag: Russia
Ukrainian delegation arrives Belarus border for peace talk with Russia
A statement from the Ukrainian president’s office said its delegation is now on ground for the talk.
Japan working with G7 for effective sanctions against Russia
Japanese shares fell and the yen drew demand as a safe haven currency on Monday, after Western nations imposed new…
UPS, FedEx halt shipments to Russia, Ukraine
Both Atlanta-based UPS and Memphis-headquartered FedEx had said on Feb. 24 that they were suspending services to Ukraine in light…
New York City Comptroller to suggest Russian assets for divestment
"Russia's aggression in Ukraine merits the swift global action" now beginning to cut off Russian President Vladimir Putin and his…
Russia disables Facebook, arrests 6,000 war resisters
The London-based internet monitor NetBlocks reports that Facebook’s network of content-distribution servers in Russia was so badly restricted Sunday that…
Google disables Google Maps live traffic data in Ukraine
Google said live traffic information remained available to drivers using its turn-by-turn navigation features in the area.
Ukraine: England pulls out of matches against Russia
England will not play Russia in World Cup and other football matches at any level “for the foreseeable future”, the…
FIFA bans international games in Russia, no flag or anthem allowed
World football’s governing body FIFA has decided that no international competition shall be played in Russia, with home matches being…
Zelensky says delegation to meet Russians at Belarus border
A statement issued from Zelensky office said the Ukrainian delegation would meet with the Russian delegation without preconditions on the…
Ukraine drags Putin’s Russia to World Court
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday the country submitted its application with the UN's highest court at the Hague.
Germany jacks up defence budget in response to Russia
"We will have to invest more in the security of our country to protect out freedom and democracy," Scholz said.
Russia loses 4,300 servicemen in Ukraine since invasion
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said least 64 civilians have been killed since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russia kills 10 Greek expats in Ukraine, Greece summons envoy
The bombing took place on the outskirts of the villages of Sartana and Bugas, and one of the injured was…
Russia bombs Ukraine’s oil and gas facilities
Russian missiles set an oil terminal ablaze in Vasylkiv, southwest of Kyiv, the town's mayor said. Blasts sent huge flames…
US, EU, UK announce plan to remove Russian Banks from SWIFT
The United States, European Union (EU) and United Kingdom have announced plans to remove some Russian Banks from SWIFT as…