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…
New Russia debt sanctions to have “limited implications” for bond holders – JPMorgan
LONDON – JPMorgan’s emerging market strategists said on Wednesday that new U.S. sanctions on Russian sovereign debt announced this week were likely to have limited implications for the international investors that already…
Russia sanctions would only have limited impact on French economy -Le Maire
PARIS – French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday that the sanctions imposed by the Western countries on Russia for ordering troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine would have…
Ukrainian President Zelensky Continues To Claim There Will Be No War With Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday he still believes “there will be no war” with Russia, despite Moscow sending troops into Ukraine’s breakaway regions. “With regards to being on a military footing,…
U.S. banks do not expect major financial impact, risk contagion from Russia sanctions – sources
WASHINGTON – Banks in the United States do not expect a material financial impact on their businesses, or broader risk contagion, as a result of sanctions Washington and other countries are imposing…
Biden to deliver remarks on Russia and Ukraine later on Tuesday, White House says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden will deliver remarks at 1 p.m. ET (1800 GMT) on Tuesday to provide an update on the situation concerning Russia and Ukraine, the White House said.…
Companies exposed to Russia brace for new sanctions
– Foreign companies with exposure to Russia were poring over contingency plans on Tuesday, with some looking at whether to shift production or find new supply chains to shield their businesses from…
London-listed Coca-Cola HBC readies Russia contingencies as profits rise
By Amna Karimi – Coca-Cola HBC said on Tuesday it had contingency plans to cope with the escalating Russia-Ukraine crisis, as the London-listed soft drinks bottler reported a surge in annual profit…
Exclusive-Ukraine central bank eyes new IMF talks in April to soothe markets over Russia
By Natalia Zinets KYIV – Ukraine wants to launch talks with the International Monetary Fund on a new programme in April to reassure markets that have been rattled by tensions with Russia,…
Baltics call for swift EU sanctions on Russia after it recognizes Ukrainian breakaway republics
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS – The European Union must impose sanctions on Russia immediately after it recognised two Ukrainian breakaway regions as independent, the governments of the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia…
Biden meets national security team on Russia, Ukraine, official says
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden is meeting his national security team on Monday about Russia and Ukraine, a White House official said, as Russian President Vladimir Putin weighed a request by…
Russia could lose financial markets access, advanced goods if it invades Ukraine – EU chief
BERLIN – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen disclosed some details of the sanctions Moscow would face if it invaded Ukraine, saying Russia would be cut off from international financial markets…
U.S. embassy tells Americans: have an evacuation plan from Russia
MOSCOW – The U.S. embassy in Russia cautioned Americans on Sunday to have evacuation plans, citing the threat of attacks in Moscow and along the Russian border with Ukraine, drawing a rebuke…
White House says Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time
WASHINGTON – The White House on Saturday said that Russia could launch an attack against Ukraine at any time and said U.S. President Joe Biden will convene a National Security Council meeting…
Ukraine Accuses Russia Of Rigging Explosives To Manufacture Terrorist Attack
The Ukrainian government accused Russia on Friday of rigging explosives in eastern Ukraine to manufacture a false flag terrorist attack. “Ukraine’s military intelligence has information that Russian special services have mined a…
Analysis-China would back Russia, diplomatically, if it moved on Ukraine
By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING – China would back Russia diplomatically and perhaps economically if it invades Ukraine, worsening Beijing’s already strained relations with the West, but would stop short of providing…
Canada’s Freeland strays from G20 economic script to warn Russia on Ukraine – sources
By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland stepped well beyond economic policy at a G20 finance meeting on Friday to issue an “impassioned” warning to her…
Analysis-U.S., allies united if Russia invades, at odds over other scenarios
By Andrea Shalal and Robin Emmott WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS – The United States and its allies have mapped out detailed plans for coordinated, severe sanctions if Russian troops physically invade Ukraine, but how they…
Dozens Of Republican Senators Urge Biden To Counter Russia By Boosting Domestic Fossil Fuel Production
More than two dozen Republican senators wrote Thursday to President Joe Biden, calling for him to boost domestic natural gas (LNG) production and exports amid increasing Russia-Ukraine tensions. The lawmakers argued that…
Nord Stream 2 on table for Russia sanctions – German foreign minister
MUNICH – All options are on the table regarding sanctions on Russia in the event it attacks Ukraine, including the Nord Stream 2 pipeline intended to bring Russian gas to Germany, German…
Factbox-Commodity supplies at risk if Russia hit by sanctions
MOSCOW – Escalating tensions between Moscow and Western countries over Ukraine and the possibility of sanctions against Russia have fuelled fears supplies of key commodities produced and exported by Russian companies could…
Russia expulsion of U.S. deputy ambassador ‘unprovoked’ – White House
WASHINGTON – Moscow’s expulsion of the U.S. deputy ambassador to Russia was “unprovoked,” White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday, while warning about the heightened potential of a Russian invasion…
Russia ready to increase gas supplies to Italy, ambassador says
MILAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Italy that Russia is ready to increase its gas supplies to the country if needed, the Russian ambassador to Italy Sergey Razov said on…
Russia Says It’s Pulling Back Some Troops From Ukraine, NATO Seeks Confirmation
Russia announced that some of its troops would return to base after completing military drills, and NATO is cautiously optimistic about possible de-escalation in the region, CNN reported. Troops from Russian military…
U.S. Republicans offer Russia sanctions bill, after bipartisan talks stall
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON – A majority of U.S. Senate Republicans introduced on Tuesday their own legislation to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia over a military build-up near Ukraine’s borders,…
Canada relocates military personnel out of Ukraine amid Russia threats
TORONTO – Canada has temporarily withdrawn its Ukraine-based military personnel to an undisclosed destination in Europe, the Canadian defence ministry said on Sunday, as Western countries fear Russia is preparing to invade…
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