Alexander Litvinenko: Russian man accused of posioning former spy dies from Covid June 4, 2022 One of the two Russian men accused of poisoning former spy Alexander Litvinenko has reportedly died of Covid. Dmitry Kovtun, who was accused by Britain of assassinating the Kremlin critic in 2006, has passed away at a Moscow hospital, according to reports from the TASS news agency. British citizen Litvinenko had died a number of [...]
Russian cyberattacks could cost insurers billions, industry experts warn April 3, 2022 Insurers could be forced to pay out billions to those impacted by cyberattacks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ambiguous wording in cyber insurance policies could see insurance companies made liable to pay out billions to victims of hacking Insurers may be forced to cover the costs imposed on businesses of paying for ransoms and repairing [...]
Lithuania puts pressure on EU with import ban on Russian natural gas April 3, 2022 Lithuania has become the first European nation to stop importing Russian natural gas to meet its domestic consumption needs.
UK regulators pressure crypto firms to enforce Russian sanctions March 3, 2022 Crypto firms are under pressure from UK regulators to ensure that economic sanctions against Russia are enforced.
OneWeb suspends satellite launch following Russian invasion March 3, 2022 Broadband firm OneWeb has said it will be suspending its Baikonur satellites launches following the ongoing invasion of the Kremlin in Ukraine. The tax-payer backed company came under fire for supposed plans to go ahead with the launch of 36 satellites using Russian Soyuz rockets. A spokesperson from OneWeb said this morning: “The Board of [...]
Russian broadcaster claims two captured Brits could face ‘death penalty’ May 3, 2022 A Russian television presenter has claimed two captured Brits may face the death penalty for fighting on the Ukrainian side int he war. The broadcaster , Rossiya 1, aired footage in the occupied Donetsk region, which Russia claims to have control over, and is rumoured to be planning an ‘independence’ referendum for. The two captured [...]
Revolut’s Russian-British boss condemns ‘horrifying’ war in Ukraine March 2, 2022 The Russian born boss of London fintech firm Revolut has condemned the ‘horrifying’ war in Ukraine as the bank committed to a series of measures to support civilians caught up in the conflict.
UK’s biggest energy port confirms restrictions on Russian ships March 1, 2022 The UK's biggest energy port will not allow entry to any ships owned, registered or controlled by Russia - or flying the country's flag.
MSC halts Russian bookings as Switzerland breaks neutral position March 1, 2022 Shipping giant MSC has halted Russian bookings for cargo, as the corporate world attempts to stave off Russia’s wider operations. “MSC will continue to accept and screen bookings for delivery of essential goods such as food, medical equipment and humanitarian goods,” the world’s largest shipping firm said today. The temporary move will be implemented from [...]
Stellantis to close Russian van plant as supply chain issues bite March 31, 2022 Automotive giant Stellantis said today it will be forced to close its Russian van plant following a shortage of parts. Operating only for the local market, the facility is situated in the western city of Kaluga and was run in partnership with Mitsubish. The world’s fourth-largest car maker didn’t specify whether it would write down [...]