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…
U.S. keen to prevent G20 disruption, avoid legitimising Russia actions – official
By David Brunnstrom TOKYO – This week’s G20 meeting in Bali cannot be business as usual but the United States is determined to ensure nothing happens there that can give legitimacy to…
Russia Is Supplying More Oil Than Ever To America’s Main Rival
Russia Is Supplying More Oil Than Ever To America’s Main Rival Micaela Burrow on July 6, 2022 Russia has surpassed Saudi Arabia as China’s largest supplier of crude oil, hitting a record…
Ruined Lysychansk eerily silent, residents remain in bomb shelters, after fall to Russia
(Reuters) – Lysychansk was once a city of a 100,000 people in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk region, but it now lies in ruins after its fall to Russian forces with many residents still…
Nervous staff and no bankers: Western firms struggle to exit Russia
By Essi Lehto and Anne Kauranen HELSINKI – For foreign companies still working out what to do with their stranded Russian assets, President Vladimir Putin’s seizure of a major oil and gas…
FOSSIL-FUELED FREEDOM: US Overtakes Russia As Europe’s Biggest Gas Supplier
FOSSIL-FUELED FREEDOM: US Overtakes Russia As Europe’s Biggest Gas Supplier Max Keating on July 1, 2022 The United States sent more liquefied natural gas to Europe than the region got from Russian…
Russia hauls in ambassador over ‘offensive’ UK comments on nuclear weapons
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON -Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the British ambassador to voice a strong protest against “offensive” British statements, including about alleged Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.…
Russia open to dialogue on nuclear non-proliferation, Putin says
(Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Moscow was open to dialogue on strategic stability and nuclear non-proliferation, but the Kremlin said no such talks with Washington were on the…
Chip exports to Russia plunged by 90% after curbs-U.S. official
WASHINGTON – Global exports of semiconductors to Russia have plummeted by 90% since the United States and allies slapped export controls on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina…
U.S. ‘actively’ seeking WNBA star Griner’s return from Russia, White House says
AIR FORCE ONE -The United States is actively trying to resolve WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday, reiterating Washington’s call…
Whirlpool to exit Russia, take $300 million-$400 million hit in second quarter
(Reuters) – Whirlpool Corp has struck a deal to sell its operations in Russia to Turkish appliances maker Arçelik AS, the U.S. company said on Tuesday, a move which will see it…
Russia fines United Parcel Service over data storage – TASS
MOSCOW – A Moscow court fined United Parcel Service 1 million roubles ($18,900) on Tuesday for an alleged refusal to localise the data of Russian users on Russian territory, the TASS news…
Elevator maker Kone divests Russia business
COPENHAGEN – Finnish elevator maker Kone said on Tuesday it will sell its business in Russia to local management for an undisclosed amount. The firm had already reduced its activities after Russia’s…
Explainer-Faced with Russia default, bondholders brace for legal maze
By Jorgelina do Rosario and Rodrigo Campos LONDON/NEW YORK – Holders of Russia’s external debt, which Washington says is already in default, face unusual circumstances: Moscow has the funds and says it…
Russia to spend $14.5 billion to boost local aircraft production amid sanctions
(Reuters) – Russia’s government announced plans on Monday to invest 770 billion roubles ($14.5 billion) in the country’s aviation industry by the end of this decade to boost the share of domestically-manufactured…
U.S.’s Russia sanctions architect Singh departs as Ukraine war drags on
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden will have a new “sherpa” on his trip to Germany next week – a former BlackRock strategist named Mike Pyle, who replaces Washington’s…
Ukraine needs ‘fire parity’ with Russia to defend Luhansk region, top general says
KYIV -Ukraine needs “fire parity” with Russia in order to stabilize the difficult situation in the country’s eastern region of Luhansk, Ukraine’s top general told his U.S. counterpart during a phone call…
Senator Rubio asks U.S. FAA to review safety of Russia airlines
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – Senator Marco Rubio on Thursday asked the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct a safety review of Russian airlines and alert Americans to the risks of…
Russia pays dollar-bonds in roubles as it seeks to avoid default
LONDON – Russia’s finance ministry said on Thursday it had fulfilled obligations on two dollar-denominated Eurobonds “in full” by sending interest payments in roubles to its National Settlement Depository, in its latest…
Russia seeks new fuel markets in Africa, Middle East as Europe turns away
MOSCOW – Russia is increasing gasoline and naphtha supplies to Africa and the Middle East as it struggles to sell fuel in Europe, while Asia is already taking bigger volumes of Russian crude, Refinitiv…
IKEA stores owner Ingka hopeful of return to Russia one day
COPENHAGEN – IKEA stores owner Ingka Group said on Wednesday in response to speculation that it might resume sales in Russia that it was open to returning one day but the conditions…
Experts Hoped Ukraine Would Score A Quick Victory Against Russia. Now They’re Predicting A Long War
Experts Hoped Ukraine Would Score A Quick Victory Against Russia. Now They’re Predicting A Long War Micaela Burrow on June 20, 2022 Ukraine and Russia are engaged in a brutal fight in…
Top Research University Failed To Disclose Millions In Funding From Russia And Qatar, Researcher Claims
Top Research University Failed To Disclose Millions In Funding From Russia And Qatar, Researcher Claims Micaela Burrow on June 20, 2022 One of the nation’s largest research universities that has contracts with…
Russia accuses G20 members of politicizing health talks after criticism over Ukraine
By Stanley Widianto (Reuters) – Russia on Monday accused some members of the Group of 20 major economies of politicizing a meeting on global health, as it faced criticism over how its…
U.S. State Department aware of reports American sentenced in Russia
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department is aware of reports an American had been sentenced to prison in Russia and is monitoring the situation, a spokesperson said on Friday, a day after…
Novak says Russia waiting on Siemens, Canada over return of turbine
(Reuters) – Russia must wait and see what Germany’s Siemens Energy and Canada offer in regard to equipment for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on…
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