Tag: Russia
Isolated Russians scramble for hard currency
Already hit by high inflation, Russians fear prices will rise further and have already seen interest rates more than double…
Google, Meta face penalties in Russia over reopening of local offices
Russian legislation signed by President Vladimir Putin has obliged foreign social media companies with more than 500,000 daily users to…
Russian planning massive bombardment in Kyiv, asks residents to vacate
It said its armed forces were planning a high precision strike against technological centres of the Ukrainian Security Service and the…
Russia to ban foreigners from selling assets
Global companies which have operated in Russia for decades said they would halt investments, including BP and Shell, shareholders, respectively…
New Zealand to toughen sanctions against Russia
Russia’s special operation in Ukraine was initiated on Thursday in response to a call for help from the Donetsk and…
Visa, Mastercard block Russian financial institutions
On Saturday, the U.S., Britain, Europe and Canada announced new sanctions on Russia - including blocking certain lenders' access to…
Shell, HSBC join exit train out of Russia, rouble collapses
Russia's economy was already reeling on Monday. The rouble plunged to a record low, while the central bank doubled its…
FIFA, UEFA give Russia the biggest blow
Russia were due to play Poland in a World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final on March 24, and could have gone…
Russia, Ukraine end peace talks as massive explosions heard near Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser, Mikhaylo Podolyak, said the two sides held the first round of negotiations.
Ukraine sues Russia over genocide claim in UN’s highest court
In the indictment, Ukraine also accuses Russia of “planning acts of genocide in Ukraine” and “intentionally killing or seriously injuring…
Kazakh provider blocks Russian TV stations over Ukraine war
The oil-exporting Central Asian nation's tenge currency was hammered on Monday alongside the Russian rouble, while the number of flights…
South Korea bans export of strategic materials to Russia
Relevant South Korean departments will consider possible restrictions on non-strategic materials and extension of sanctions against Russia.
Oil prices soar amidst Russia sanctions
Amid the war in Ukraine, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Russia and allies - together called OPEC+…
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…
Germany deploying 1,000 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
There has been fierce fighting in Kyiv over control of the Ukrainian capital as Russia forces get closer to the…
Russia axed from Eurovision song contest, news outlets quit EBU
The EBU, which produces the Eurovision song contest said Russia's inclusion could bring the competition into disrepute "in light of…