A successor to Putin is just as likely to be an aggressor to the West if we’re not careful June 28, 2023 The Wagner Group attack over the weekend is proof that Vladimir Putin won't survive the war in Ukraine. But the West should be concerned about who could come next, writes Daniel Sleat
UN Nuclear chief: “Potentially dangerous” situation near Ukraine nuclear plant May 7, 2023 The head of the U.N.’s nuclear power watchdog warned on Saturday that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear station has become “potentially dangerous” as Moscow-installed officials began evacuating people from nearby areas. Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), called for measures to ensure the safe operation of Europe’s largest nuclear plant [...]
Crypto mining could help Russia evade sanctions, IMF warns April 19, 2022 Crypto mining could enable sanctioned Russians evade punitive restrictions researchers from the International Monetary Fund said.
Lammy: West won’t be bullied by Putin over Ukraine missile talks September 15, 2024 The West will not be bullied by Vladimir Putin’s threat of all-out war with Nato if Ukraine is given permission to use Western weapons to strike inside Russia, David Lammy has said. The foreign secretary said talks were continuing with the US and allies about giving Kyiv permission to use UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles to [...]
Putin ramps up pressure on West with plans to terminate exports May 3, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin has signalled he could terminate exports of products and raw materials, in response to Western sanctions.
Russia claims missile factory strike after Ukraine sinks flagship vessel April 15, 2022 The Russian government has said it struck a missile plant in Kyiv, as the Kremlin ramps up conflict following the sinking of Moskva.
Oil prices rebound amid looming prospect of EU sanctions April 15, 2022 Oil prices have surged amid reports the European Union could finally phase in a ban on Russian oil imports.
Ukraine: 10 killed in Russia missile attack on high-rise block as fears grow of trapped survivors June 13, 2023 At least 10 people have been killed and dozens wounded after missiles hit civilian buildings in an overnight attack in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, a regional governor said. Serhiy Lysak, of the Dnipropetrovsk region, said the strike involving cruise missiles hit a five-storey residential building early on Tuesday and the area was [...]
Fears crypto is used to avoid sanctions ‘misplaced,’ says Hancock March 28, 2022 Matt Hancock has swooped to the defence of crypto amid concerns digital assets are allowing Russians to circumvent sanctions.
London-listed Georgian banks pressured to dodge US sanctions by central bank September 21, 2023 Two London-listed Georgian banks have been caught in the middle of a sanctions spat after the Georgian central bank told the lenders they don't need to comply with recently announced US sanctions.