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…
Germans face higher inflation, weaker growth from Ukraine war – Bundesbank
FRANKFURT – Germans should brace for higher prices and weaker economic growth as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupts trade and makes fuel as well as wheat more expensive, the Bundesbank said on…
Wheat prices soar on Ukraine fears, but U.S. growers can’t cash in
By Julie Ingwersen and P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO – After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent global wheat futures soaring, U.S. farmer Vance Ehmke was eager to sell his grain. Local prices shot up…
Australia bans alumina exports to Russia, sources coal for Ukraine
– Australia has imposed an immediate ban on exports of alumina and aluminum ores, including bauxite, to Russia, the government said on Sunday as part of its ongoing sanctions against Moscow for…
Some Syrian veterans ready for Ukraine fight, commanders say
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Laila Bassam AMMAN/BEIRUT – Some Syrian paramilitary fighters say they are ready to deploy to Ukraine to fight in support of their ally Russia but have not yet…
Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar
By Andrew Mills DOHA – Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with…
Top ballet performers ‘Dance for Ukraine’ in charity event
By Edward Baran – Away from the fighting in Ukraine, Russian and Ukrainian ballet dancers rubbed shoulders in London on Saturday in a charity event that united some of the world’s leading…
Jersey Shore Ferris Wheel Lights Up In Support of Ukraine
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – You might not know this, but the Jersey Shore has a unique tie to the country of Ukraine. Each summer young Ukrainians have come to the Jersey Shore…
Putin vows Russia will prevail in Ukraine but glitch hinders TV
LONDON -Russian President Vladimir Putin justified the invasion of Ukraine before a packed soccer stadium on Friday but coverage of his speech on state television was unexpectedly interrupted by what the Kremlin…
Ukraine war food price spikes may push 40 million into extreme poverty-development group
WASHINGTON – Massive price spikes for food and energy sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will push over 40 million people into extreme poverty, the Center for Global Development (CGDEV) said on…
Factbox-Countries and companies shun Russian crude over Ukraine invasion
– Russian gas flows to Europe remain stable, but Western sanctions over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and voluntary actions by buyers are starting to impact its crude oil and oil product sales.…
Germany’s Baerbock warns supply shortfall from Ukraine war will be severe
BERLIN – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned that supply shortfalls due to the war in Ukraine will be severe and could lead to further conflicts in already vulnerable countries. She underscored…
Norway economy faces negative impact from Ukraine war, statistics agency says
OSLO – The Norwegian economy has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic but now faces a negative impact from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Statistics Norway (SSB) said as it released fresh forecasts on…
BOJ keeps policy steady, warns of uncertainty over Ukraine crisis fallout
TOKYO – The Bank of Japan maintained its massive stimulus on Friday and warned of “very high uncertainty” over the economic fallout from the Ukraine crisis, signalling its resolve to keep monetary…
Teachers Union President Makes Second Incorrect Ukraine Post In A Week
Teachers Union President Makes Second Incorrect Ukraine Post In A Week Kendall Tietz on March 17, 2022 The president of one of the largest teachers unions in America made a second social…
U.S. Democrats introduce bill to curb Russian crypto use amid Ukraine crisis
By Hannah Lang – Democratic U.S. senators introduced a bill on Thursday that would enable the president to sanction foreign cryptocurrency firms doing business with sanctioned Russian entities and prevent them from…
Demand for sustainable funds wanes as Ukraine war puts focus on oil and gas
By Patturaja Murugaboopathy and Simon Jessop LONDON – Demand for sustainable stock funds waned in February as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hit investor sentiment and higher gas prices and energy security fears…
Ukraine crisis could cut 1% off global growth this year – OECD
PARIS – The Ukraine crisis could knock more than a percentage point off global growth this year and add two and a half percentage points to inflation, the OECD estimated on Thursday,…
Thyssenkrupp drops cash flow forecast, questions steel plans due to Ukraine
BERLIN – Germany’s Thyssenkrupp on Wednesday suspended its 2021/22 forecast for free cash flow before mergers and acquisitions for due to the Ukraine crisis and said it was unclear if it would…
Poor the hardest hit in Latam by Russia’s Ukraine invasion -IMF
NEW YORK – The poorest will be the hardest hit across Latin America and the Caribbean by the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with the region facing further inflationary pressure,…
Italy’s Intesa puts $6.3 billion of Russia, Ukraine loans under microscope
By Valentina Za MILAN – Intesa Sanpaolo said on Wednesday that its loans to Russian and Ukrainian clients amounted to 5.1 billion euros net of guarantees from credit export agencies, which is…
Factbox-Russia suggests Sweden or Austria as military model for Ukraine
STOCKHOLM – Ukraine could become a non-aligned or neutral state like Sweden or Austria, Russia said on Wednesday, as it seeks a compromise with Kyiv to end three weeks of war. Here…
France boosts economic support to ease Ukraine crisis fallout
PARIS – The French government presented on Wednesday a new round of measures to help households, companies, farmers and fishermen cope with the economic fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “We have…
Ukraine war sparks Europe rush to buy survival gear and food
By Emma Thomasson and Helena Soderpalm BERLIN/STOCKHOLM – Europeans are stocking up on survival gear like sleeping bags and camping cookers, as well as canned and dried food, in part to donate…
McConnell urges Biden to expand lethal aid to Ukraine, raise U.S. force deployment
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell urged President Joe Biden on Wednesday to expand Ukraine’s air defenses, bolster the presence of U.S. forces on NATO’s eastern flank and visit eastern European…
Putin says Russia will achieve goals in Ukraine, won’t bow to West
LONDON -President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would achieve its goals in Ukraine and would not submit to what he called a Western attempt to achieve global dominance and dismember…
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