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…
French Finance Minister Le Maire: we want to isolate Russia financially
PARIS – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Friday that the European Union wanted to isolate Russia financially, as he spoke alongside his German counterpart Christian Lindner at a European…
Germany suspends Hermes export credit guarantees for Russia – Handelsblatt
BERLIN – Germany is making it more difficult for companies to do business with Russia by suspending Hermes credit guarantees for exports, daily Handelsblatt reported on Friday, citing the economy ministry. “The…
Ukraine central bank bans payments to Russia, Belarus
KYIV – Ukraine’s central bank has banned payments to entities in Russia and Belarus as well as operations involving both nations’ currencies, the regulator said on Friday, a day after Russia launched…
Taiwan’s TSMC says to comply with export control rules on Russia
TAIPEI – Chipmaker TSMC is fully committed to complying with new export control rules, the company said on Friday, after Taiwan’s government said it would join international sanctions on Russia for invading…
Exclusive-Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
By Joel Schectman and Christopher Bing – The government of Ukraine is asking for volunteers from the country’s hacker underground to help protect critical infrastructure and conduct cyber spying missions against Russian…
ADM shuts Ukraine grains terminal, crush plant, other facilities after Russia invasion
– U.S. agricultural commodities trader Archer-Daniels-Midland Co said on Thursday it has shuttered its facilities in Ukraine, including an oilseed crush plant and a grain export terminal, after the country was invaded…
Russia cracks down on home front as its troops invade Ukraine
By Tom Balmforth MOSCOW – Police on Thursday detained more than 1,600 Russians who protested against Russia’s multi-pronged military operation in Ukraine, while authorities threatened to block media reports that contain what…
Norwegian Cruise cancels sailings to Russia, Ukraine ports
– Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd said on Thursday Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced it to alter itineraries and cancel sailings to ports in the countries. The U.S. cruise line is…
Russia should not be cut off from SWIFT at the moment – Germany’s Scholz
BERLIN – Cutting off Russia from the SWIFT global interbank payment system should not be part of the second EU sanctions package against Russia that EU leaders will decide upon at a…
Ukraine’s forces no match for Russia in manpower, gear and experience
By Mark Trevelyan – Ukrainian forces are defending against an invasion on three sides by a Russian military that is bigger, better armed and steeped in recent combat experience from Syria’s civil…
BlackRock says it is monitoring regulatory guidelines as Russia invades Ukraine
– BlackRock Inc said on Thursday it is “monitoring the guidelines issued by regulators” after Russia invaded Ukraine. Asked about the potential impact on its investments and policies, a spokesman for the…
Explainer-Could Russia be frozen out of international payments?
By Tom Bergin LONDON – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has stepped up pressure for tougher economic sanctions on Moscow, including potentially shutting the country out of SWIFT – the world’s main international…
U.S., G7 allies meet after Russia invades Ukraine
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden met with his counterparts from the Group of Seven allies on Thursday morning to map out more severe measures against Russia after President…
Ukraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat
By Raphael Satter – Ukraine’s government is lobbying the Biden administration to cut Russia off from U.S. software updates, to ban Russian flights, and to block the supply of goods to Russia’s…
Ukraine urges countries to cut Russia off from SWIFT payments system
KYIV – Ukraine’s foreign minister on Thursday urged countries to ban Russia from the SWIFT global interbank payments system – one of the toughest non-military sanctions the West could impose – to…
Standard Ethics cuts Russia sustainability rating to lowest rung
LONDON – Sustainability ratings agency Standard Ethics said on Thursday it had downgraded the rating of the Russian Federation after it invaded Ukraine. Standard Ethics, which grades companies and governments on their…
EU’s new sanctions on Russia will target industry, export controls – diplomat
BRUSSELS – The European Union will impose new sanctions on Russia targeting industry, financial sectors and export controls over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, an EU diplomat said on Thursday. “We want the…
Canadian dollar hits 2-month low as Russia attacks Ukraine
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar weakened to its lowest level since December against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered a flight to safety in global financial markets.…
European defence stocks rise as Russia invades Ukraine
By Danilo Masoni MILAN – European defence stocks were among the rare gainers in a falling market on Thursday on bets of bigger spending after Russian forces invaded Ukraine in the biggest…
Kremlin says Russia has enough tools to survive ’emotional’ market reaction
MOSCOW – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Thursday said Russia has created enough safety tools to survive market volatility and said that the “emotional” financial market reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…
Czech president: Russia should be cut off from SWIFT
PRAGUE – Czech President Milos Zeman, who had in the past promoted warm relations with Moscow, said on Thursday Russia’s attack on Ukraine was “crime against peace” and required a response through…
Russia Set To Evacuate Ukraine Embassy After Sending Troops Into Separatist Territories
Russia Set To Evacuate Ukraine Embassy After Sending Troops Into Separatist Territories Sebastian Hughes on February 22, 2022 Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday it would evacuate its diplomatic staff from its…
As U.N. Security Council met, Russia attacked Ukraine
By Michelle Nichols and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS – The United States and other United Nations Security Council members slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday for attacking Ukraine as the 15-member…
Broad majority of Americans support Russia sanctions – poll
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON – More than two-thirds of Americans think the United States should impose additional sanctions against Russia as it masses its forces along the border with Ukraine, according to…
EU ready to impose export controls if Russia enters more Ukrainian territory -Dombrovskis
By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS – The European Union will be ready to launch a second package of sanctions against Russia, including export controls, if Russian troops move beyond the Ukrainian regions held…
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