Hillary Clinton says she’d back Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if he ends Ukraine war
WASHINGTON, DC – In a rare show of political crossfire unity, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he could…
Russian Patriarch prays for quick end to Ukraine conflict but avoids criticising it
(Reuters) – The leader of the Russian Orthodox Church, whose backing for Moscow’s “special military operation” in Ukraine has dismayed many fellow Christians, said on Saturday he hoped it would end quickly…
Germany must support Ukraine without endangering its own security – minister
BERLIN – Germany must do everything in its power to help Ukraine win the war against Russia but without endangering its own security and NATO’s defence capability, Finance Minister Christian Lindner said…
Analyst raises Ukraine 2022/23 grain harvest, export forecast
KYIV – Analyst APK-Inform on Saturday raised its forecasts for Ukraine’s 2022/23 grain crop and exports due to a better than expected winter harvest. The consultancy said in a statement that Ukraine…
Europe should use fiscal not monetary policy to deal with Ukraine war -IMF
BRUSSELS – European governments should deal with the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine through fiscal policy, to allow monetary policy to normalise in the face of high inflation, the International…
John Kerry Doubles Down On His Tone Deaf Ukraine War Remarks
John Kerry Doubles Down On His Tone Deaf Ukraine War Remarks Thomas Catenacci on April 21, 2022 John Kerry reiterated his concerns Thursday that the Russian invasion of Ukraine would distract the…
World Bank estimates Ukraine physical damage at roughly $60 billion so far
WASHINGTON – Physical damage to Ukraine’s buildings and infrastructure from Russia’s invasion has reached roughly $60 billion and will rise further as the war continues, World Bank President David Malpass said on…
U.S. dance champion says she has not heard from Ukraine family since March 2
By Roselle Chen (Reuters) – The last time U.S. ballroom dance champion Antonina Skobina spoke to her mother in Mariupol, Ukraine, the family had no heating or electricity. That was March 2.…
Yellen says U.S. to give Ukraine another $500 million to keep government running
By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON -The United States will give Ukraine another $500 million in to help its government continue critical government operations, doubling the $500 million aid pledge by…
SPALDING: Russia’s Botched Ukraine Invasion Still Hands China Lessons For Seizing Taiwan
SPALDING: Russia’s Botched Ukraine Invasion Still Hands China Lessons For Seizing Taiwan Robert Spalding on April 20, 2022 With the eyes and hearts of the world fixed on Russia’s ruthless, bloody attack…
Ukraine war shows ‘end of globalisation as we know it’ – EU’s Gentiloni
By Jan Strupczewski WASHINGTON – The war in Ukraine has shown the limitations of the decades-long German approach of seeking to change Russia through trade and spells the end of globalisation as…
Biden, citing “critical window,” announces $800 million more military aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he had authorized another $800 million in military aid for Ukraine, citing a “critical window” in the conflict as Russia sets the stage…
Biden to announce additional $800 million in security assistance for Ukraine -senior U.S. official
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden plans to announce an additional $800 million security assistance package for Ukraine on Thursday, a U.S. official said. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Doina Chiacu)…
More than 7.7 million people displaced in Ukraine – IOM
ZURICH – More than 600,000 additional people were internally displaced in Ukraine in the first 17 days of April, the International Organization for Migration said on Thursday, pushing the total number since…
G7 finance ministers pledge more than $24 billion to Ukraine
WASHINGTON – G7 finance ministers said they have provided and pledged together with international community additional support to Ukraine exceeding $24 billion for 2022 and beyond, adding that they were prepared to…
China’s March alumina exports to Russia soar as sanctions over Ukraine bite
BEIJING – China’s alumina exports to Russia surged over 90 times in March from the same period a year earlier, customs data showed on Wednesday, as sanctions against Russia for its invasion…
Ukraine conflict to test resilience of global financial system: IMF
By Pete Schroeder and Michelle Price WASHINGTON – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven up financial stability risks “on several fronts” and will test the resilience of the global financial system at…
UK PM Johnson to speak with U.S. and other world leaders about Ukraine
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will speak to U.S. President Joe Biden and other world leaders later on Tuesday to discuss toughening sanctions against Russia and further support for Ukraine,…
Ukraine says ‘Battle of Donbas’ has begun, Russia pushing in east
(Reuters) – Russian forces launched a new offensive push along most of Ukraine’s eastern flank on Monday and the “Battle of Donbas” has now begun, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and senior officials…
Russia sets 0300 GMT deadline for Ukraine troops in Mariupol to surrender
By David Ljunggren and Lidia Kelly (Reuters) – Russia’s defence ministry has told the Ukrainian forces still fighting in the besieged southern port of Mariupol to lay down their arms starting 6…
Ukraine working with Turkey, understands parallel ties to Russia -Ukrainian diplomat
ISTANBUL – Ukraine is working with NATO member Turkey as much as possible for more support over Russia’s invasion and understands – even though it is not happy with – the reality…
Wife of Putin ally held in Ukraine accuses Kyiv authorities of beating her husband
(Reuters) – The wife of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s top allies in Ukraine said on Friday that he has been beaten by the Ukrainian security service while being interrogated in…
Russia warns U.S. to stop arming Ukraine – Washington Post
(Reuters) – Russia has warned the United States that there will be “unpredictable consequences” if Washington keeps arming Ukraine, The Washington Post reported on Friday. In Moscow, a foreign ministry spokeswoman confirmed…
Ukraine says Russia used long-range bombers on Mariupol; first time in war
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s defence ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said on Friday that for, the first time since the start of its invasion, Russia used long-range bombers to attack the besieged port city…
Berliners’ reliance on Russian fuel exposes German dilemma on Ukraine
By Vera Eckert, Shadia Nasralla and Ron Bousso FRANKFURT/LONDON – People on the streets of Berlin have waved Ukrainian flags in demonstrations of support since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. But those…
Gold on course for weekly gain as Ukraine, inflation boost safe-haven bids
By Asha Sistla (Reuters) – Gold traded flat on Thursday but prices were set for a second consecutive weekly gain as the Ukraine crisis and broadening inflationary pressures lifted the safe-haven metal’s…
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