‘Putin, come and meet me’ says Zelensky as Russia’s foreign minister Lavrov agrees the two presidents can meet March 28, 2022 Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, said today that his president, Vladimir Putin, and the president of Ukraine could meet. “The meeting is necessary once we have clarity regarding solutions on all key issues,” Lavrov said in an interview with Serbian media. His comments followed interviews by Ukraine’s president Zelensky, who said earlier today: “Ukraine must [...]
Carlsberg follows Heineken with ‘difficult and immediate decision’ to quit Russia March 28, 2022 Carlsberg has followed Heineken in quitting Russia, saying the “difficult and immediate decision” would lead to a “substantial” loss. The Danish brewer becomes the latest major western firm to leave the Kremlin-ruled country in protest of Vladimir Putin’s war. The company said it has “taken the difficult and immediate decision to seek a full disposal [...]
Enough already: Worn out Zelensky says he is ready to offer security guarantees to Putin and declare Ukraine ‘neutral’ March 28, 2022 Ukraine would consider declaring neutrality and offering security guarantees to Russia, including keeping Ukraine nuclear-free, the country’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. He told independent Russian journalists on Sunday that the issue of neutrality – and agreeing to stay out of Nato – should be put to Ukrainian voters in a referendum after Russian troops [...]
Zurich axes Z symbol after letter is adopted by pro-war groups March 27, 2022 Insurance giant Zurich has scrapped the use of its ‘Z’ logo from social media after the letter became appropriated as a symbol for support of war in Ukraine.
Sadiq Khan calls on UK to do more for Ukrainian refugees March 26, 2022 London mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the UK to “do more” for Ukrainian refugees. “It is important throughout the next few days, weeks to make it far, far easier, and much more easier for those who are fleeing Ukraine to come here,” he told PA news agency before joining a demonstration in support of [...]
UK Government detains jets of Russian oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler March 26, 2022 The UK Government announced today it has seized two jets belonging to Russian oil tycoon Eugene Shvidler as part of its crackdown against Putin’s allies. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the two planes, impounded at Farnborough and Biggin Hill airports for the last three weeks, would be “detained indefinitely.” “Putin’s friends who made millions out [...]
Putin should be very worried about evaporating support at home, says UK’s former ambassador in Moscow March 26, 2022 Russia has become a “despicable tyranny” under the rule of Vladimir Putin, according to the UK’s former ambassador to Moscow. Sir Andrew Wood was commenting on news of the jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny for nine years on fraud charges in what has been described as sham trial. Wood also claimed rising numbers [...]
US and EU sign historic deal to supply Europe with gas – in bid to move away from Russian fuel March 25, 2022 The US and EU have announced a historic deal to supply to supply with Europe with 15bn cubic metres of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by the end of the year. The deal was announced today during US President Joe Biden’s visit to Brussels, on a mission to wean the continent off reliance on Russian fuel. [...]
Biden gives Putin final warning: Use chemical weapons and NATO will get involved March 25, 2022 US President Joe Biden and western allies have pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid in response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, but their offers fell short of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas. Biden also announced the US would welcome up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees — though he said many probably prefer to stay closer [...]
World leaders are increasingly convinced Ukraine can beat the Russian Army March 25, 2022 Ukraine can “certainly win” against Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said, as he echoed statements by other world leaders present in Brussels for the NATO summit. Western allies strengthened their position against the Kremlin by pledging there would be a “very severe response” to any chemical attack launched by Moscow. Johnson said “the situation [...]