Trump says final Nippon Steel deal not yet approved, addresses Russia sanctions and foreign policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump told reporters Friday that the Nippon Steel acquisition is not finalized and requires his approval, while also commenting on sanctions legislation against Russia and the prospects…
UN finds Russia responsible for ‘vast majority’ of potential war crimes in Ukraine
ZURICH (Reuters) – A United Nations commission found Russian forces were responsible for the “vast majority” of human rights violations in the early weeks of the war in Ukraine, including attacks on…
U.S., UK to deepen cooperation on Russia, other sanctions -statement
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Britain will further their cooperation on sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine as well as on other targets, top financial officials for the…
Russia says grain deal extension ‘directly depends’ on easing restrictions on its exports
(Reuters) – Russia on Monday told a top United Nations representative that the extension of a landmark Black Sea grain deal was dependent on the West easing Russia’s own agricultural and fertiliser…
Russia says it launched major attack on Ukrainian infrastructure
(Reuters) -Russia’s defence ministry said on Monday it had carried out a large-scale attack on military targets and energy infrastructure across Ukraine using high-precision weapons. In its daily briefing the defence ministry…
Zelenskiy: Ukraine troops hold key town, Russia firing more missiles
By David Ljunggren (Reuters) – Ukrainian troops are still holding the strategic eastern town of Bakhmut despite repeated Russian attacks while the situation in the Donbas region remains very difficult, President Volodymyr…
NATO To Host Nuclear Weapons Drills As Tensions With Russia Run High
NATO To Host Nuclear Weapons Drills As Tensions With Russia Run High Micaela Burrow on October 14, 2022 The North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s annual nuclear exercises will begin on Oct. 17,…
Exclusive-EU ministers to discuss Iran drones to Russia, future sanctions – sources
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) -European foreign ministers will on Monday discuss the transfer of Iranian drones to Russia and could come to a political agreement on future sanctions related to such…
Russia says there were deaths in alleged Ukrainian shelling of border region
(Reuters) – Russia said on Friday it had opened a criminal investigation into alleged Ukrainian shelling of a Russian border region in which it said people had been killed and wounded. The…
IKEA lets around 10,000 staff go in Russia -AFP
MOSCOW (Reuters) – IKEA has now let go around 10,000 employees in Russia as it makes its exit from the country, the French news agency AFP quoted the company as saying on…
Palestinian leader does not trust America but happy with Russia
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Russian President Vladmir Putin on Thursday, restating his mistrust of Washington in resolving the conflict with Israel and expressing appreciation for Russia’s role. Abbas…
Factbox-How much crude oil does the EU still import from Russia?
(Reuters) – Russian oil imports into the European Union and United Kingdom fell 35% to 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in August from 2.6 million bpd in January, but the EU…
Russia Strikes Civilian Targets, Damages German Consulate In Kyiv
Russia Strikes Civilian Targets, Damages German Consulate In Kyiv Micaela Burrow on October 10, 2022 Russia launched a barrage of missile strikes across Ukraine Monday, one of which damaged the German…
China property, Russia drive emerging market Q3 corporate defaults – JPMorgan
LONDON (Reuters) – Defaults among emerging market companies continued to pile up in the third quarter due to troubles in Russia as well as China’s property sector, with the volume of bonds…
U.S. Senate kicks off debate on massive defense bill, targets China, Russia
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate formally kicked off debate on Tuesday on the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, a must-pass $817 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon…
Biden’s new Arctic strategy foresees competition with Russia, China
By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Friday unveiled a new strategy for the Arctic that foresees increasing competition with Russia and China in the strategic region. “We will…
Americans Griner, Whelan may gain release from Russia by year-end, ex-U.S. diplomat says
By Tyler Clifford NEW YORK (Reuters) – WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who are being held in Russia, could gain release by the end of this year,…
Factbox-The bridge linking Russia to the Crimean peninsula
LONDON (Reuters) – The road-and-rail bridge linking Russia and the Crimean peninsula was damaged in a powerful blast on Saturday, hitting a crucial supply route for Russian forces in Ukraine. Following are…
Russia says Zelenskiy’s ‘preventive strike’ comments justify its Ukraine ‘special operation’
(Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggesting NATO should launch preventive strikes on Russia confirmed the need for what it calls its…
Zelenskyy Calls For Preemptive NATO Strikes Against Russia Before Putin Launches Nukes
Zelenskyy Calls For Preemptive NATO Strikes Against Russia Before Putin Launches Nukes Arjun Singh on October 6, 2022 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on NATO to launch preemptive strikes against Russia…
Russia may build alumina plant to cut costly dependence on China
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is considering building a plant to make alumina, used in aluminium production, to reduce its reliance on imports from China, which has risen since the start of the…
Explainer-Why Russia stands to gain most from OPEC+ oil production cuts
LONDON (Reuters) – OPEC+ surprise deep oil production cuts agreed this week are set to benefit Russia most while tightening supply to the West already suffering from record energy prices. OPEC+ and…
Russia submits objections to Ukraine genocide case in World Court
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – Russia has submitted preliminary objections to a genocide case against Moscow brought by Ukraine, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said Thursday. At the ICJ, the United Nations…
U.S. accuses China, Russia of enabling North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States accused China and Russia on Wednesday of enabling North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by protecting Pyongyang from attempts to strengthen U.N. Security…
One-way airline tickets from Russia up 27% after mobilization -ForwardKeys
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The number of issued one-way flight tickets from Russia increased 27% the week President Vladimir Putin declared on Sept. 21 the country’s first mobilization since World War Two,…
OPEC, Russia Consider Sending Oil Prices Even Higher
OPEC, Russia Consider Sending Oil Prices Even Higher Jack McEvoy on October 3, 2022 The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia are considering significantly cutting oil production which…
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