Ban Russian gas and buy American Opinion Russian liquefied natural gas continues to be shipped to Europe even though we have a readily available source from our ally across the Atlantic. For Europe’s energy security and to ensure the survival of Ukraine, it’s time to divest from Russian LNG, says Daniel Dalton Keir Starmer has promised “an improved and ambitious relationship” with [...]
Power of sanctions: Russians are abandoning their beloved London courts LEGAL There has been a dramatic drop over the past year of Russian businesses and individuals using London’s Commercial Court
Carlsberg ‘shocked’ at Russian capture of business RETAIL The chief executive of Carlsberg has described his “shock” over Russia’s seizure of its business after the brewer left the territory. Last month, Russia took control of the beer maker’s eight breweries and 8,400 employees in the country after it closed a sale of the business to an undisclosed buyer. “We have known from the [...]
Ukraine’s ‘destruction’ of Russian warship welcomed by UK government December 26, 2023 Britain has welcomed claims that Ukraine has destroyed a Russian naval ship in an air strike on a Black Sea port as a sign the war has not reached a “stalemate”.
China’s imports of Russian oil near record high in March April 20, 2024 Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in March, data showed on Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded Sokol shipments. China’s imports from Russia, including supplies via pipelines and sea-borne shipments, jumped 12.5 per cent on the year to 10.81 million metric tons, or 2.55 million barrels per day (bpd) last month, according to data from [...]
Europe urged to ‘disconnect’ from Russian uranium in nuclear projects March 24, 2024 The UK is investing up to £26m to bring uranium conversion back to the UK.
Domino’s franchisee to declare Russian business bankrupt August 21, 2023 The Russian arm of fast food chain Domino’s is likely to close after its London-listed parent company decided to put it into bankruptcy. Apparently failing to find a buyer for the Russian business, DP Eurasia said it has decided its subsidiary should instead file for bankruptcy. The franchisee runs around 170 Domino’s pizza sites in the country, and had previously said it was “evaluating its presence” there. The Russian economy has been hit [...]
Russians BANNED from Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony March 6, 2024 Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics this summer. Their achievements will also be erased from the medal table. It comes as athletes from the two nations will compete as neutrals in France after being vetted by the International Paralympic Committee. The move comes in response [...]
Three killed in Russian drone strike on Ukrainian port city March 2, 2024 Three people have died after a Russian drone hit an apartment block in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, officials said.
Ukraine destroys scores of Russian drones as long-range attacks continue September 7, 2024 Scores of drones were shot down over Ukraine on Saturday as the country continues to face increased long-range bombardment from invading Russian forces. The Ukrainian Air Force said 67 drones were launched over the country overnight, with air defences active in 11 regions, including in the capital, Kyiv. Fifty-eight drones were shot down, with three [...]