Putin in rare apology over Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov’s claim Hitler had ‘Jewish blood’ May 6, 2022 Russia’s president has issued a rare apology after backtracking on his foreign minister’s claim that Adolf Hitler had “Jewish blood”. In a phone call to Israel’s prime minister Naftali Bennett, the Kremlin’s leader said sorry after fury was sparked earlier in the week. Bennett had condemned the “lies” by Russia’s Sergey Lavrov, while foreign minister [...]
What impact could the US-UK Russian oil ban have on Tesla’s share price? March 11, 2022 The Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) share price began 2022 at a near-record $1,200 after record quarterly deliveries of its electric vehicles (EVs). However, rising inflation and Omicron worries saw it fall to $764 by 23 February. Then Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, and Tesla shares rocketed to $880 on 2 March as the implications for oil were [...]
Government minister urges Brits to leave Ukraine as West fears looming Russian invasion February 12, 2022 Armed Forces Minister James Heappey has urged British nationals living in Ukraine to "leave now" as the RAF will not be able to rescue them.
Kwarteng commits to North Sea oil and gas as UK phases out Russian energy supplies March 9, 2022 Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has said the government is committed to North Sea fossil fuel
Fears of Russian invasion rise as Kremlin sends demands to Nato and US December 18, 2021 Russia has sent a list of demands to NATO as the country amasses more and more troops near Ukraine's eastern border.
Offshore energy body to help ensure security of supply as UK divests from Russian oil March 8, 2022 Trade association Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) is committed to working with the government to ensure secure energy supplies.
Journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as foreign agent October 19, 2023 A Russian-American journalist has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent.
Royal London boss commits to dumping Russian assets as pension giant reports profit boost March 4, 2022 Royal London boss Barry O’Dwyer said the firm would dump its Russian investments as soon as possible today, as the pension giant reported rising sales and jump in profits for 2021.
Sunak and Starmer condemn Farage as ‘completely wrong’ over Ukraine remarks June 22, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak have condemned Nigel Farage for his claim the West provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
‘Cold welcome and no handshakes’: Russian and Ukrainian delegations meet for ceasefire talks in Turkey, attended by Abramovich and Erdogan March 29, 2022 There were “no handshakes” as Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Turkey for ceasefire talks, attended billionaire oligarch Roman Abramovich and president Erdoğan. Delegations for the two countries gathered in Istanbul, with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan pictured speaking to the Chelsea owner. A video also appeared online of the Russian businessman, who has alleged [...]