The Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, Zhang Joon, called on all parties to the Ukraine crisis to show restraint and refrain from any action that could escalate tensions, in a brief statement during a special Security Council meeting following his decision. Russian President Vladimir Putin to recognize the breakaway self-proclaimed People’s Republics in eastern […]
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UN regrets order to deploy Russian troops in Donbas
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, has expressed regret over Russia’s decision to recognize the independence of the breakaway republics of eastern Ukraine, which are controlled by pro-Russian separatists. Russian troops in eastern Ukraine. ” “The coming hours and days will be crucial. The risk of a major conflict is real and any […]
Rally in oil and gas prices after Putin’s recognition of Donbass
LAST UPDATE 12:01 Energy prices have risen sharply following the escalation of the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine in the wake of Moscow’s recognition of the two separatist Ukrainian “republics” in the Donbas region. In this environment, the Brent oil contract strengthens by 3.3% with its price reaching $ 96.1 per barrel, recording […]
Rally in energy prices – Jump to $ 100 for oil
LAST UPDATE 13:01 The escalation of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine has provoked sharp reactions in energy prices, as the possibility of imposing sanctions on Russia intensifies concerns about the levels of supply of oil and gas. In this climate, Brent crude for April delivery was up 3% or $ 2.95 at $ 98.31 a barrel, […]
Rally in oil and gas prices after Putin’s recognition of Donetsk
Oil prices have risen sharply following the escalation of the threat of a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. In this environment, brent rose 2% to $ 97.35 a barrel, the biggest rise since February 14. West Texas Intermediate for March delivery traded 2.6% higher at $ 92.60 a barrel after falling 0.8% on Friday. […]
Zelensky denounces ‘violation of Ukraine’s national sovereignty’ by Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today issued an emergency address to the nation denouncing the violation of Ukraine’s “national sovereignty and territorial integrity” following the recognition of the two self-proclaimed Donbass democracies controlled by the his country is not “afraid”. “Ukraine considers the latest actions of Russia a violation of the national sovereignty and territorial integrity […]
Rally 12% natural gas – Jump to $ 100 oil
LAST UPDATE 14:01 The escalation of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine is leading to escalating reactions in energy prices, as the “freeze” of Nord Stream 2 brings a strong jump for natural gas and the general concerns about the supply of crude oil lead it to $ 100. In particular, the European gas benchmark, the Dutch […]
Biden signs executive order targeting Ukraine’s breakaway regions
LAST UPDATE: 08.12 US President Joe Biden has signed a presidential executive order banning any trade and investment by any of his country’s natural or legal persons in the two self-proclaimed People’s Republics of eastern Ukraine officially recognized by Russia on Monday, officials said. A complete ban on any “new investment” in Lugansk and Danieck […]
Dangerous escalation in Ukraine. Athens in a state of … alarm
By Dimitris Gatsios Minute by minute, the Greek capital is watching the dramatic developments and the new escalation of tension on the Russian-Ukrainian border. The … bomb dropped by President Putin, with his decision to recognize the independence of Donetsk-Lugansk, causes a strong blow to the diplomacy front and now all eyes are on the […]
Boris Johnson will announce a ‘big package of sanctions’ in Russia
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will chair a cabinet meeting this morning on the Ukraine crisis, during which a “large package of sanctions” against Moscow is expected to be approved following the recognition of its independence. areas held by pro-Russian separatists by Vladimir Putin, Downing Street said. The Prime Minister will chair a meeting of […]
