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…
Russia sacks commander of Western military district – reports
LONDON (Reuters) -Russia has sacked the commander of its Western military district, the news outlet RBC reported on Monday, the latest in a series of top officials to be fired after a…
Russia blocks SoundCloud citing spread of “false information” -Ifx
(This content was produced in Russia where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia has restricted access to music-streaming app SoundCloud citing “false information” about…
Russia loses U.N. aviation council seat in rebuke
By Allison Lampert MONTREAL (Reuters) – Russia failed to win enough votes for re-election to the United Nation’s aviation agency’s governing council on Saturday, in a rebuke of Moscow for aviation-related actions…
Chechen leader Kadyrov: Russia should use low-yield nuclear weapon after new defeat in Ukraine
By Felix Light LONDON (Reuters) -Ramzan Kadyrov, head of Russia’s region of Chechnya, said on Saturday that Moscow should consider using a low-yield nuclear weapon in Ukraine after a major new defeat…
Factbox-New U.S. sanctions hit Russia bank governor, 57 entities
(Reuters) – The United States introduced new sanctions on Friday in response to Russia’s annexation of Ukraine territory in referendums that Biden administration officials call “fraudulent.” The sanctions target Russian officials, their…
Russia seen holding rates at 7.5% until year-end as inflation remains elevated: Reuters poll
By Alexander Marrow and Elena Fabrichnaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s rate-cutting cycle is over for now, a Reuters poll suggested on Friday, with analysts expecting the central bank to keep its key…
Is NATO Closer To War With Russia After Nord Stream Sabotage?
Is NATO Closer To War With Russia After Nord Stream Sabotage? Micaela Burrow on September 29, 2022 NATO pledged a “united and determined” response to the apparent sabotage on the Nord…
First Openly Trans Army Officer Charged After Alleged Attempt To Leak Soldiers’ Medical Info To Russia
First Openly Trans Army Officer Charged After Alleged Attempt To Leak Soldiers’ Medical Info To Russia Arjun Singh on September 29, 2022 A pair of married physicians, one being a former…
Explainer-How the U.S. could tighten sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
By Daphne Psaledakis WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has imposed several rafts of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine in February, targeting its central bank, major lenders, oligarchs and…
Russia says Nord Stream leaks occurred in zone controlled by U.S. intelligence
(Reuters) – Russia’s foreign ministry on Thursday said ruptures to the Nord Stream pipelines that have caused gas leaks off the coasts of Denmark and Sweden occurred in territory that is “fully…
EU executive proposes eighth batch of sanctions against Russia
By Gabriela Baczynska, Sabine Siebold and Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union executive proposed on Wednesday an eighth round of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tighter trade…
U.S. seeks reform of war crimes law amid ‘shocking crimes’ by Russia in Ukraine -official
By Doina Chiacu and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday urged Congress to close legal gaps that make it hard for the United States to prosecute…
U.S. to continue pace of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is working with allies and partners to quickly impose severe economic costs on Moscow over “sham” referendums held by Russia in occupied regions of Ukraine, according…
Russia sets new budget rule, may resume FX interventions this year -Finance Minister
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia estimates the new cut-off price for its budget rule that diverts excess oil revenues into its wealth fund at $62-$63 per barrel and may resume…
Analysis-India sharpens stand on Ukraine war but business as usual with Russia
By Krishna N. Das and Devjyot Ghoshal NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is articulating its position against the Ukraine war more robustly to counter criticism that it is soft on Russia, but…
London Stock Exchange tells members to check for Russia sanctions compliance
LONDON (Reuters) -London Stock Exchange Group told market participants on Wednesday not to use its systems for transactions that could breach financial sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. LSEG…
Moscow’s proxies in occupied Ukraine regions report big votes to join Russia
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON (Reuters) -Russian-installed officials in occupied regions of Ukraine reported huge majorities on Tuesday in favour of becoming part of Russia after five days of voting in so-called referendums…
No change to U.S. nuclear posture due to Russia threats, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Despite Russian threats to Ukraine and NATO about the use of nuclear weapons, the Pentagon has not seen any changes that would lead it to alter the posture of…
Citigroup names Grant Carson to oversee standalone Russia business – memo
(Reuters) – Citigroup Inc has named Grant Carson, head of its EMEA hub-managed countries, to oversee its business in Russia as the Wall Street lender seeks to withdraw from the sanctions-hit country,…
Emerson to sell Russia business to local management
(Reuters) – Emerson Electric Co said on Tuesday it would sell its Russian business to the local management team for an undisclosed amount, marking the U.S. industrial firm’s exit from the country.…
Russia plans to use digital rouble in settlements with China, says lawmaker
MOSCOW (Reuters) – After launching a digital rouble early next year, Russia plans to use the currency in mutual settlements with China as it seeks to reduce Washington’s global financial hegemony, a…
EU has “serious questions” as Serbia enters regular consultations with Russia
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The EU on Monday denounced a decision by Serbia to hold regular foreign policy consultations with Russia, saying the move raised “serious questions” at a time when Brussels has…
Russia steps up attacks with Iranian drones, Ukraine plans defences – officials
By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s president and security chiefs met on Monday to plan ways to counteract Russia’s use of “new types of weapons” after Moscow stepped…
Japan bans chemical weapons-related goods to Russia, concerned by nuke threats
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan has decided to ban exports of chemical weapons-related goods to Russia in an additional sanction against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, and is “deeply concerned” about the…
‘Send Putin To The Trenches’: Russia Arrests Over 1,200 At Anti-War Protests
‘Send Putin To The Trenches’: Russia Arrests Over 1,200 At Anti-War Protests Bronson Winslow on September 22, 2022 Russian authorities arrested over 1,200 protesters Wednesday for opposing a “partial mobilization” of reserve…
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