LAST UPDATE: 10.43 The EU will decide today to impose the first sanctions against Russia, after Moscow recognized the separatist provinces in eastern Ukraine, announced today the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell. Borrell said at the start of an EU forum on India-Pacific co-operation in Paris that he had convened an “extraordinary Foreign Affairs […]
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Britain: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has begun (upd)
LAST UPDATE 10:00 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already begun, so Britain will impose sanctions on Russia, British Health Minister Sajid Javid said on Tuesday. “You can conclude that the invasion of Ukraine has begun,” he added. Speaking to Sky News, the British minister stressed that “the Russians, President Putin, have decided to attack the […]
Foreign Minister: Russia’s action is a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law
Russia’s recognition of the illegal and unilateral declaration of “independence” of the separatist territories of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine is a clear violation of fundamental principles of international law, the territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the declaration of the Of Foreign Affairs of Greece. As he characteristically states, “we have repeatedly stressed that Greece […]
What does a Russian invasion of Ukraine mean for the markets?
The escalation of tension for Ukraine continued to shake the markets on Tuesday morning. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine and ordered the military to move to separatist territories, a move that could lead to further sanctions against Moscow and inspire concerns that a country could […]
What would a Russian invasion of Ukraine mean for the markets?
The escalation of tension for Ukraine continued to shake the markets on Tuesday morning. Russian President Vladimir Putin has recognized the independence of the breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine and ordered the military to move to separatist territories, a move that could lead to further sanctions against Moscow and inspire concerns that a country could […]
Because Donetsk and Lugansk are at the heart of Putin’s strategy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated tensions over Ukraine by announcing that he recognizes two self-proclaimed separatist “democracies” in eastern Ukraine. Putin has sent “peacekeepers” to the “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics”, raising US and European concerns that Moscow is moving to take control of internationally recognized territories as part of Ukraine. Russia, for its […]
Zakharova: Russia is still ‘ready’ for negotiations
Russia today said it was “ready” for talks with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who is expected to meet with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Geneva on Thursday, following Moscow’s recognition of self-proclaimed pro-democracy supporters. “Even in the most difficult times (…) we say: we are ready for the negotiation process, that is […]
Low 15 months ‘touched’ the ruble
The Russian ruble fell to a 15-month low on Tuesday before narrowing losses after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to be deployed in two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine after recognizing them as independent yesterday. According to Reuters, the ruble suffered the biggest daily drop since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, […]
15-month low ‘touched’ the ruble, Russian stock markets are falling
LAST UPDATE: 09.21 The Russian ruble fell to a 15-month low on Tuesday before narrowing losses after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to be deployed in two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine after recognizing them as independent yesterday. According to Reuters, the ruble suffered the biggest daily drop since the outbreak of the coronavirus […]
Russia’s agreements with Donetsk and Luhansk democracies – Highlights
On February 22, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma for ratification the terms of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance with the “Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics”, according to the Russian agency TASS. The texts of the documents state, in particular, that: – The protection of the borders of democracies will be carried […]
