Dominic Raab says “sanctions are not an act of war” and Putin’s “rhetoric and brinkmanship” demonstrates their efficacy. Vladimir Putin has described Western sanctions on Russia as being “equivalent to declaring a war”, insisting that his invasion of Ukraine was driven by a need to protect Russian speakers in the country. When asked if Russia’s…
The Central Bank of Russia announced a staggering new annual interest rate of 21%. This decision was officially communicated by Elvira Nabiullina. Source
The country has essentially ceased to rely on oil and gas exports as a source of income, HSE University Rector Nikita Anisimov has said Western sanctions imposed on Russia amid the Ukraine conflict have made the country’s economy stronger, Nikita Anisimov, rector of the HSE University in Moscow, has said.Speaking on behalf of HSE economists…
One of Russia’s key military vehicle suppliers, UAZ, has acknowledged that economic sanctions are impacting the quality of its vehicles deployed in Ukraine. Source
Western countries imposed sanctions on Russia as President Biden said Moscow had begun its invasion of Ukraine. The measures are expected to have limited impact on Russia’s economy, but the U.S. and its allies say they send a strong signal. Photo Composite: Emily Siu More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the…
President Joe Biden pays tribute to Ukrainians as the U.S. and E.U. pile new sanctions on Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of Alexei Navalny. “The people of Ukraine remain unbowed and unbroken,” he said. #joebiden #biden #russia #ukraine #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #news Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Website:…
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Sept. 16 a new tranche of sanctions targeting Georgian officials and two private citizens characterized as “extremists” for their role in human rights abuses. “Today’s action underscores our concern about the consequences of anti-democratic actions in Georgia and efforts by key individuals to use violence and intimidation to achieve…
Toronto Film Festival resumes ‘Russians at War’ screening, ignoring widespread criticismAfter announcing on Sept. 12 that screenings of the controversial documentary “Russians at War” would be paused due to “significant threats to festival operations and public safety,” the film is set to return to the Toronto International Film Festival’s lineup on Sept. 17. The Toronto…
US Treasury Department says Michel Joseph Martelly ‘abused his influence’ to facilitate drug trafficking to the US.The United States has imposed sanctions on Haiti’s former President Michel Joseph Martelly over alleged drug trafficking, accusing him of playing a significant role in perpetuating the continuing crisis in the country. The US Department of the Treasury, in…
The US has accused the Russian state-funded RT news outlet of election interference and imposed sanctions on its top editors, according to Agence France-Presse. The outlet’s editor-in-chief, Margarita Simonovna Simonyan, and deputy Elizaveta Yuryevna Brodskaia were subjected to fresh US sanctions for attempting to interfere with the November elections. The US has blamed Moscow for…
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