Today’s talks between Russia and Ukraine have begun and communication between the two sides is difficult but continues, said today in a Twitter post the President of the Ukrainian Presidency and negotiator Mikhail Pontolyak. “The parties are actively expressing their positions. There is communication, although it is difficult. The reason for the disagreement is the […]
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Russian billionaire: Risk of food crisis due to war in Ukraine
A global food crisis looms unless the war in Ukraine stops, as fertilizer prices rise so fast that many farmers can no longer afford them, Russian fertilizer and coal tycoon Andrei Melnichenko said today. Several of Russia’s richest businessmen have publicly called for peace since President Vladimir Putin ordered an invasion on February 24, including […]
K. Mitsotakis to Zelenski: ‘Undivided Greek support in Ukraine’
Today, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a telephone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on the initiative of the President of Ukraine. The main topic of conversation was how to deal with the adverse effects of the 19th day of the Russian invasion of the country. The Prime Minister assured Mr. Zelenskyy of the full support of […]
Ukrainian negotiator for talks with Moscow: ‘It will be a tough discussion’
The 4th round of talks between Russia and Ukraine is in progress from 10:30 Kiev (and Greece) time via video conference. The fourth round of talks will focus on achieving a ceasefire, withdrawing Russian troops and providing security guarantees for Ukraine, said Mikhail Pontolyak, one of the Ukrainian negotiators and an adviser to Ukrainian President […]
Iran: Iranian Foreign Minister in Moscow tomorrow on the occasion of Russia’s new demands in the agreement on the nuclear program
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdolahian will travel to Moscow tomorrow, Tuesday, a few days after the abrupt suspension of talks on the revival of the 2015 agreement on Iran’s nuclear program due to new demands from Russia. The visit was announced today by Saeed Khatibzadeh, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry. Amirabdolahian “will go […]
Ukraine, inflation and macroeconomic developments on the Eurogroup agenda
The economic situation that emerges after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the key macroeconomic developments that affect the fiscal planning for 2023 is the main topic of discussion of the Eurogroup starting today at 4 pm (Greek time) in Brussels. Eurozone finance ministers will look at the macroeconomic situation characterized by a steady rise […]
Kuleba message to the West: ‘Give us weapons, prevent a bigger war’
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba today called on the West to supply Ukraine with weapons and impose more sanctions on Russia to help prevent other countries from becoming embroiled in a wider conflict. “Those abroad who are afraid of being dragged into World War III. Ukraine is counterattacking successfully. We need you to help us […]
Turkey: Panic markets due to the war
In recent days, a seemingly insignificant piece of news has caused panic in Turkish households. The president of the Vegetable Oil Traders’ Association, Tahir Buyukhelvacigil, said in an interview that 16 Turkish container vessels with sunflower oil had been stranded in Russian ports in the Sea of ​​Azov and could not return to Turkey. Dozens […]
Maersk divests its stake in Russian terminals
By Anastasia Vamvaka Maersk has taken the expected step of selling its investment in the Russian terminal company Global Ports. “AP Moller-Maersk, through APM Terminals, holds a minority stake (30.75%) in Global Ports Investments,” it said in a statement. “Today we informed our partners in the consortium and the GPI that we wish to take […]
Ukraine: Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims to be in the country
The leader of the Russian Republic of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, a bodyguard of President Vladimir Putin, assured today that he is on Ukrainian territory, on the side of the Russian forces that continue their attack on the country. Mr Kadyrov, who has been accused by NGOs of blatant human rights abuses in his Caucasus republic, […]
