Russia ratchets up tensions with the West as it calls for grain deal to be reopened September 7, 2022 Grain deliveries from Ukraine in jeopardy after Russian President Vladimir Putin called for its deal with the West to be reopened.
Lloyds and Aon team up to build customer resilience to Ukraine conflict October 13, 2022 The insurance industry must help customers build resiliencethe Russian invasion Ukraine, according to new research from Lloyd’s and Aon.
Russia puts London-exiled Putin opponent and tycoon Khodorkovsky on wanted list January 9, 2024 Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has put exiled Russian tycoon and opposition leader Mikhail Khodorkovsky on its wanted list, accusing him of spreading false information about the Russian army, Russian state news agency Tass said. The charge carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, Tass said. A criminal case was opened against [...]
Race for Space II: Putin demands Russia has space station in orbit by 2027 October 28, 2023 Vladimir Putin has demanded Russia has its own space station in orbit by 2027 in an echo of the Cold War's race for space
Roman Abramovich: Ex-Chelsea owner loses legal bid against EU over Putin sanctions December 20, 2023 Abramovich had filed a lawsuit at the EU’s general court against the European Union Council, which imposed the punishment on the oligarch.
Donald Tusk: Stop Russian aggression by cancelling Nord Stream 2 April 19, 2021 The former President of the European Council has called for the controversial Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to be cancelled in response to a build-up of Russian forces on the Ukrainian border. Writing on Twitter, Donald Tusk said: “If you really want to stop Russian aggression against Ukraine, you have to stop Nord Stream 2. [...]
‘A cynical attempt’ and ‘blatant violation’: Olympic chiefs blast Russia over rival event March 19, 2024 Russia is trying to rally support for its alternative to Paris 2024.
As Ukraine brings war to Russia, Britain too must be bolder with sanctions August 14, 2024 It’s time for Britain to be bolder with its sanctions against Russia. If done right, they will even enrich Britain’s economy too, writes James Price When I am in need of inspiration, I occasionally turn to Russian state television. Not because it is a useful source of news, or because I believe any of the [...]
Hackers from Russia blamed for attacks on Euro 2024 broadcasts June 26, 2024 Security experts have warned that hacks on broadcasters which have brought down their Euro 2024 coverage are likely to be Russian attempts to interfere with the tournament. Russia was barred from competing at the European Championships in Germany and much of international sport after the country’s illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Polish TV network [...]
London insurers failed to move aviation mega-lawsuit out of UK court to Russia April 2, 2024 The claimants in this case are some of the world’s largest aircraft lessors including AerCap, Aircastle, Avenue Capital, Carlyle Aviation Partners, FTAI Aviation and Merx Aviation.