The British government on Sunday announced a new package of trade sanctions against Russia and Belarus over the invasion of Ukraine, which includes export bans for industry and higher customs duties, especially on palladium. “This large package of sanctions will do even more damage to the Russian war machine,” said International Trade Minister Anne-Marie Trevelian, […]
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Zelensky: Russia forgot everything that was important to the winners in 1945
“Russia has forgotten everything that was important to the victors of World War II,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced on Sunday, the eve of today’s anniversary in Russia of the victory over Nazi Germany. Mr Zelensky condemned in his speech the “heavy bombardment” of many parts of Ukraine, including the one that caused the deaths […]
Elections in the Philippines: The polls have opened
The estimated 67 million voters in the Philippines began casting their ballots today to elect the next president of Southeast Asia, with Ferdinand Marcos the youngest, the former dictator’s son, reportedly the big favorite. polls. The polls opened at 06:00 (local time; 01:00 Greek time) and close at 19:00 (14:00). Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos is […]
Coleba: ‘Germany’s mistake to ban Ukrainian symbols at demonstration in Berlin’
The “wrong” on the part of Germany was spoken by Kyiv after earlier today the German police ordered protesters who had gathered at the Soviet Monument in Berlin to collect the huge Ukrainian flag that they had unfurled, in protest of the Russian invasion. “Berlin made a mistake by banning Ukrainian symbols. It is deeply […]
Draghi – Biden meeting on Tuesday in Washington
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is scheduled to pay an official visit to the United States on May 10 and 11. He is scheduled to meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday. According to the Italian Prime Minister, “the meeting will be an opportunity to reaffirm the historic friendship and […]
Draghi: ‘We must move forward with the sixth package of sanctions against Russia’
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi took part in a teleconference meeting of G7 leaders today. “We must continue to support Ukraine and move forward with the sixth package of sanctions against Russia. At the same time, we must make every effort to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible, and to give a new impetus […]
Johnson: ‘We need to step up financial pressure on Russia’
G7 leaders agreed today that the world should step up financial pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in every possible way, Downing Street said after a video conference of the group of seven most industrialized countries, which was also attended by the British Prime Minister. Boris Johnson. Johnson said people “need to do more and […]
Trinto: Sanctions on 40 Russians – Tariffs on Ukrainian products lifted
LAST UPDATE: 23.25 The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trindade announced tonight the sending of new weapons and equipment to Ukraine, after his surprise visit to Kyiv. Speaking at a news conference following talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trinto said Canada would impose new sanctions on Russian citizens and businesses linked to the invasion […]
Cyprus: AKEL ‘elected’ Andreas Mavrogiannis for the presidential elections
Former Ambassador, former Deputy Prime Minister Dimitris Christofias and former negotiator of the Greek Cypriot side in the Cyprus issue, Andreas Mavrogiannis is nominated as a candidate for the anointing of the President of the Republic of Cyprus in the upcoming presidential elections of the Republic of Cyprus. The discussion in K.E. of AKEL started […]
London: Calls for unionists and nationalists in Northern Ireland to form a government
Following Sinn Féin’s historic election victory in Northern Ireland, London today called on nationalists and unionists to form a local government to ensure the stability of the province, as the risk of a political stalemate looms on the horizon amid Brexit. Sinn Féin, which calls for the province to be reunited with the Republic of […]
