Embarrassing: Watch as prank video with Defence Secretary pops up after UK blames Kremlin for hoaxes March 22, 2022 UK government ministers are said to brace themselves this morning for more awkward videos after a “prank” call with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace surfaced in the wake of Britain blaming Vladimir Putin’s Russia for attempted hoaxes. Downing Street accused the Kremlin of being behind the efforts to secure sensitive or embarrassing information in duplicitous calls [...]
‘Only in Brexit la la land Boris Johnson is seen as Putin’s leading opposition’ says Finnish prime minister March 22, 2022 Alexander Stubb, a former prime minister of Finland, has ridiculed the idea that Boris Johnson is one of Vladimir Putin’s fiercest opponents. The former Scandinavian leader was rubbishing claims by the prime minister that he is leading the opposition figure to the Russian president, dismissing the idea as “utter rubbish” and an “illusion.” Stubb, whose [...]
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny urges Italy to seize Putin’s £500m superyacht March 22, 2022 Russia’s jailed opposition leader’s team has urged Italy to seize a £500m superyacht reportedly owned by Vladimir Putin. Alexei Navalny’s anti-corruption unit called on the country to take the vessel, called Scheherazade, which according to the Telegraph is staffed by the Russian Federal Security Service (FSO). Dubbed the world’s most expensive yacht, its owner has [...]
Russian elite planning Putin coup as Western sanctions cripple the country March 22, 2022 Russian elite are plotting to poison Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian intelligence officials have claimed.
West believes Russia may be planning chemical attacks in Ukraine as ‘Putin’s back is against the wall’ March 22, 2022 Vladimir Putin’s “back is against the wall” and he may be preparing to use chemical or biological weapons in Ukraine, US President President Joe Biden has warned. Speaking to American business leaders in Washington DC, Biden said: “Putin’s back is against the wall. He wasn’t anticipating the extent or the strength of our unity. And [...]
Shell reconsiders decision to pull out of Cambo oilfield amid rising oil prices March 22, 2022 Shell is reportedly reconsidering its decision to pull out of the controversial Cambo oilfield amid skyrocketing energy prices.
Going Nuclear: Can Boris Johnson really ramp up nuclear power? March 22, 2022 Nuclear power requires a clear strategy - with an established pipeline of funding - to contribute to the UK's energy strategy.
Renault restarts production in Moscow, backed by main shareholder, the French government March 21, 2022 The French government has backed carmaker Renault’s decision to resume manufacturing at its Moscow plants. The company had suspended production last month due to logistical issues relating to the war in Ukraine. The move was made on Vladimir Putin’s order, according to The Guardian. Renault, which the French government is the main shareholder of, has [...]
Moscow court labels Meta ‘extremist organisation’ whilst WhatsApp dodges ban March 21, 2022 A Moscow court has labelled Meta an "extremist organisation", although said the decision would not apply to WhatsApp.
Inspired Energy’s shares slide as concerns over Gazprom Energy’s future mount March 21, 2022 Inspired Energy's shares have sunk on the FTSE AIM All-Share today, warning of a £3m hit if Gazprom Energy ceases trading