Following severe new Western sanctions and restrictions on Russian central bank transactions, the Russian stock market has been described as “unsuitable for investment”, making Russia’s removal from the MSCI index “the next natural step”. a company executive told Reuters on Monday. “It would not make sense for us to continue to include Russian stocks if […]
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Russia is ‘extremely likely’ to go bankrupt, says IIF
Russia is extremely likely to go bankrupt as a result of its foreign debt, and its economy will shrink to double digits this year following Western sanctions, an unprecedented move in scale and coordination, the Institute of International Economics said on Monday. The IIF estimates that half of the central bank’s foreign exchange reserves, which […]
The dangerous attempt to balance Turkey: NATO or Russia?
Turkey’s promise to abide by the Montreux Treaty and prevent some Russian warships from crossing its waters into the Black Sea during the war in Ukraine could help restore ties with NATO, or at least to show the good face that the West has been waiting for, even if it is in danger of retaliation […]
Ukraine: 26 Greeks are moving away from the Odessa region
Given the security situation prevailing in the greater Odessa area, the competent Consulate General suggested and received permission to carry out an evacuation operation from the area of ​​Greek citizens, as well as members of their families, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Operation “Nostos 2” took place today and 26 […]
B. Johnson: British companies working with Russia should ‘think seriously’
British banks or companies working with either side of the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin should seriously consider whether their actions strengthen his “regime”, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said today. Energy company BP and the World Bank HSBC were among the Western companies seeking a way out of Russia following Putin’s […]
Sanctions and demonstrations, the world against Vladimir Putin
All against Putin. All against Moscow, understood as his government. There is a clear distinction that all those who take to the streets to support theUkraine. Theirs is a no to Vladimir Putin and his policy that led to the invasion of Ukraine. The words of a well-known person who took sides against the war […]
Traditionally Neutral Switzerland Changes Attitude – Putin, Misustin, Lafrov Freeze Assets
Switzerland, traditionally neutral in international conflicts, has decided to adopt sanctions imposed by the 27-nation European Union on Russian officials and citizens involved in the invasion of Ukraine, condemning the Kremlin’s military offensive, a rare move for the Central European country. Swiss President Ignacio Cassis had said on Sunday that it was “very likely” that […]
Russian Defense Ministry: Nuclear weapons put on alert
Russia’s Defense Ministry announced today that the country’s nuclear weapons force has been put on enhanced combat service, at the behest of President Putin, according to Reuters, citing the Russian Interfax news agency. In particular, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told Vl. Putin said that “shifts in the command positions of the Strategic Missile Forces, the […]
Luxembourg sends anti-tank and other military equipment to Ukraine
Luxembourg will send military defense equipment to Ukraine, Defense Minister François Bausch announced on Monday. In particular, according to an announcement by the Luxembourg Minister of Defense, his country will send to Ukraine 100 NLAW anti-tank weapons, jeeps and 15 military tents. In addition, François Bauss added that Luxembourg offers allied countries the possibility of […]
Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Jiang Yu’s Regular Press Conference
“Completely unacceptable,” said Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexandros Papaioannou in a statement earlier today to ERT, recalling that the Russian embassy in Athens had been summoned to the Foreign Ministry. “We reiterated to the Russian side that they have an obligation to respect international law,” Papaioannou said. “Respect for the sovereignty and territorial independence of Ukraine […]
