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…
Credit Suisse has stopped pursuing new client business in Russia
ZURICH – Credit Suisse stopped pursuing new business in Russia after the invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, the Swiss bank said on Monday in an internal document seen by Reuters. According…
Japan to revise foreign exchange law to end crypto loophole for sanctions on Russia
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO – Japan will revise its foreign exchange law to prevent Russia from evading Western financial sanctions following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine through cryptocurrency assets, top government officials said…
Biden says he is not calling for regime change in Russia
By Phil Stewart, Brendan O’Brien and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden clarified on Sunday that the United States does not have a policy of regime change in Russia, after his…
Russia and Azerbaijan trade barbs over Nagorno-Karabakh
(Reuters) -Russia and Azerbaijan on Sunday traded barbs over the movement of Azeri forces in Nagorno-Karabakh where a simmering dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan flared into a six-week war in 2020. Azeri…
French retailer Auchan says it plans to remain in Russia, Ukraine calls for boycott
PARIS – Privately-owned French retailer Auchan plans to maintain its presence in Russia, its CEO said in an interview published in the French newspaper Journal du Dimanche on Sunday, prompting Ukraine to…
Russia hits Ukraine’s Lviv with cruise missiles, defence ministry says
LONDON – Russia struck military targets in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv with high-precision cruise missiles, the Russian defence ministry said on Sunday. Russia hit a fuel depot being used by…
Russia conducts military drills on isles disputed with Japan -media
– Russia was conducting drills on islands claimed by Tokyo, Japanese media said on Saturday, days after Moscow halted peace talks with Japan because of its sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
New York state pension fund to divest Russia holdings
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – New York’s public pension fund, one of the largest pension funds in the United States, will divest its holdings in Russian companies following Russia’s invasion of…
Analysis-Bogged down in Ukraine, Russia moves war goalposts
By Mark Trevelyan LONDON – Russia has reframed its war goals in Ukraine in a way that may make it easier for President Vladimir Putin to claim a face-saving victory despite a…
U.S. urges China and Russia to send strong message to North Korea after missile launch
WASHINGTON – China and Russia should tell North Korea to avoid more “provocations” after it resumed intercontinental ballistic missile testing this week, U.S. State Department spokesperson Jalina Porter said on Friday. “China…
Pope leads global prayer for peace between Russia and Ukraine
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis led the world’s Catholic bishops on Friday in praying for peace between Russia and Ukraine, saying the world had forgotten the tragedies of the…
Neutral Swiss adopt more EU sanctions against Russia
ZURICH – Neutral Switzerland had adopted more European Union sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine, the cabinet said on Friday, keeping the country in line with EU measures it has decided to…
Ship engine makers cut ties with Russia as maritime trade pressure grows
By Jonathan Saul LONDON – Finland’s Wartsila, a leading ship engine maker, has suspended business with Russia including equipment training while German counterpart MAN Energy Solutions is reviewing contracts, adding further trade…
Factbox-China’s energy investment in Russia
SINGAPORE – Chinese state energy giants have in recent weeks set up task forces to evaluate their multi-billion investments in Russia, a top oil and gas supplier to Beijing, as mounting western…
U.S. to sell more LNG to Europe to help it cut dependence on Russia – Biden
BRUSSELS – The United States will supply more liquid natural gas (LNG) to the European Union to help it reduce its reliance on gas supplies from Russia, President Joe Biden said on…
Japan weighs ban on exports of luxury cars to Russia -Kyodo
TOKYO – Japan is considering banning exports of luxury cars to Russia, perhaps as soon as next week, as it toughens sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, the Kyodo news…
U.S. ambassador urges Mexico to side with Ukraine in Russia conflict
MEXICO CITY – The U.S. ambassador to Mexico on Thursday urged Mexican lawmakers to join the United States in supporting Kyiv against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a day after his Russian counterpart…
Russia more of a burden to China after Ukraine invasion- Pentagon official
WASHINGTON – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has made it more of a strategic burden on China, a senior Pentagon official said on Thursday. “I do think that there’s a degree to which…
Russia to emerge from Ukraine conflict weaker, senior Pentagon official says
WASHINGTON – Russia will emerge from the conflict in Ukraine weaker and more isolated, a senior Pentagon official said on Thursday. “I think with a high degree of certainty that Russia will…
Vote to revoke ‘most-favored’ trade status for Russia delayed in U.S. Senate
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – Legislation removing “most favored nation” trade status for Russia over the invasion of Ukraine was delayed in the U.S. Senate at least until next week, after some…
SAP winds down Russia activities further, ending cloud services
FRANKFURT – German business software giant SAP on Thursday said it would shut down its cloud operations in Russia, withdrawing further from the country after stopping sales in Russia earlier this month.…
Biden says US would respond if Russia uses chemical weapons
BRUSSELS – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that if Russia were to use chemical weapons in its invasion of Ukraine, the United States would respond. “We would respond, we would…
Erdogan says Ukraine, Russia remain at odds over territory
ANKARA – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Kyiv and Moscow were in agreement on technical issues at peace talks, but that the sides remained at odds over territorial matters…
France’s Macron says up to Renault whether it stays in Russia
BRUSSELS – President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday he respected French automaker Renault’s decision to suspend its Moscow factory and said it was up to companies to decide whether they wanted to…
U.S. lawmaker Waters presses financial trade groups for details on Russia exits
By Hannah Lang WASHINGTON – Prominent U.S. lawmaker Maxine Waters has asked more than 30 financial services trade groups for information on what steps their members have taken to end business relationships…
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