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…
‘Smoking Gun’: Biden Admin Sued For Not Releasing Docs Declassified By Trump On Russia Collusion Investigation
‘Smoking Gun’: Biden Admin Sued For Not Releasing Docs Declassified By Trump On Russia Collusion Investigation Gabe Kaminsky on August 8, 2022 A watchdog is suing President Joe Biden’s Justice Department (DOJ)…
Wizz Air to resume flights from UAE to Russia in October
DUBAI – European budget airline Wizz Air will resume flights from Abu Dhabi to Moscow from October, it said on Thursday, more than five months after the carrier suspended all services to…
Turkey offers ‘a warehouse and bridge’ for metals trade to Russia
By Ceyda Caglayan ISTANBUL – Western sanctions have given the Turkish metals sector a chance to serve as “warehouse and bridge”, the head of an industry group said, citing increased interest from…
Russia keeps investors from ‘unfriendly’ nations frozen out
(Reuters) – Russia’s central bank announced steps on Monday aimed at preventing investors from “unfriendly” countries from taking advantage of plans to allow those from “friendly” nations to resume trading on the…
FT says Western governments are alarmed over Turkey’s deepening ties with Russia
(Reuters) – Western governments are increasingly alarmed about deepening economic ties between Turkey and Russia, warning of the mounting risk that Turkey could be hit by punitive retaliation if it helps Russia…
Explainer-Who is Viktor Bout, arms dealer linked to swap for Americans held by Russia?
By Felix Light LONDON – The life of Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer jailed in the United States and linked to a possible swap for two U.S. citizens imprisoned by Moscow,…
Citigroup’s Russia exposure climbs on rouble surge
(Reuters) – Citigroup Inc said its total exposure to Russia rose by $500 million in the second quarter due to a rise in the value of the rouble. The Wall Street bank…
Explainer-Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?
(Reuters) – Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate? WHO IS BRITTNEY GRINER? Brittney Griner, 31, is a two-time Olympic champion and star player in the Women’s National Basketball Association…
Russia says United States is directly involved in Ukraine war
LONDON – Russia on Tuesday said that the United States, the world’s top military power, was directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine because U.S. spies were approving and coordinating Ukrainian missile…
Norway paint maker Jotun exits Russia
OSLO – Norwegian paint maker Jotun said on Tuesday it will exit Russia with immediate effect after selling its local assets in the country to industrial group Atomstroykomplex for an undisclosed amount.…
Austria’s RBI sees big profit gains in Russia and Belarus
By Alexandra Schwarz-Goerlich and Tom Sims VIENNA – The Russian and Belarusian operations of Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) posted the sharpest gains in profit among its subsidiaries in the first half, figures…
Russia Bombs Ukrainian Ports, Jeopardizing Deal That Could Alleviate Global Food Crisis
Russia Bombs Ukrainian Ports, Jeopardizing Deal That Could Alleviate Global Food Crisis Micaela Burrow on August 1, 2022 Russia continued to bomb Ukrainian ports before the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain, the…
Austria’s gas dependence on Russia down to below 50%, government says
VIENNA – Austria has made progress in weaning itself off Russian naturaland boosting gas storage, the government said on Monday. “We have now already stored more than 50 terawatt hours out of…
DHL to withdraw from domestic Russia transportation services
MOSCOW – Logistics giant DHL will withdraw from all domestic transportation services within Russia from Sept. 1, the company said on Friday, blaming technical issues with IT systems and infrastructure, operational difficulties…
POLL: Most Americans Worried About War With Russia, See Conflict With China As ‘Likely’
POLL: Most Americans Worried About War With Russia, See Conflict With China As ‘Likely’ Micaela Burrow on July 27, 2022 A Rasmussen poll released Thursday found that roughly half of Americans are…
THE NEW SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA: Europe Eyes Africa’s Vast Gas Reserves As Alternative To Russia
THE NEW SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA: Europe Eyes Africa’s Vast Gas Reserves As Alternative To Russia Micaela Burrow on July 27, 2022 European countries see African energy resources as a possible substitute for…
Planning for auction to settle Russian CDS to resume Monday
NEW YORK -A derivatives committee said it will meet again on Monday to resume preparations for an auction to settle credit default swaps linked to Russia’s foreign sovereign debt, according to a…
U.S. offer to gain release of Griner, Whelan made to Russia weeks ago -official
WASHINGTON – A U.S. offer to Russia to gain the release of two Americans detained by Moscow, Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, was made weeks ago and the White House is hoping…
Brittney Griner testifies at her drugs trial in Russia
KHIMKI, Russia – Here are some quotes from Wednesday’s testimony by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to a Russian court trying her for possession of drugs, after she was detained at a…
Bristol Myers discloses $39 million in Russia exit costs
(Reuters) – Bristol Myers Squibb Co said on Wednesday it had transferred its commercial operations in Russia to a third-party distributor and incurred $39 million in related costs. The drugmaker said in…
Tetra Pak to leave Russia after 62 years in blow to packaging industry
MOSCOW – Privately owned packaging company Tetra Pak on Tuesday said it would exit its remaining Russia operations after 62 years in the country and would divest its business there. It said…
Russia raps Israel on Ukraine but plays down Jewish Agency court case
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM -Russia criticised Israel’s stance on the war in Ukraine but said on Tuesday that a dispute over a Jewish emigration agency was a legal matter that should not…
Uniper: gas deliveries from Russia at a third of nominated volumes
FRANKFURT – Uniper, Germany’s largest importer of Russian gas, on Tuesday said Russia delivered a third of contractually agreed gas volumes, a spokesperson for the company said, adding the firm was currently…
Russia Throttles Gas Flows To Europe As Exports To China Hit Record Highs
Russia Throttles Gas Flows To Europe As Exports To China Hit Record Highs Jack McEvoy on July 25, 2022 Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom is cutting gas flows to Europe while stepping…
Germany Now ‘Hostage’ To Putin After US Poured Billions Into Defending It From Russia
Germany Now ‘Hostage’ To Putin After US Poured Billions Into Defending It From Russia Micaela Burrow on July 24, 2022 Russia’s cuts to natural gas exports have crippled Germany’s economy after a…
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