In a statement Qatar’s energy minister said, not a single country, including Qatar, has the capacity to replace Russian gas supplies to Europe with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the event of disruption due to a conflict between Russia and… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Britain sanctions five Russian banks, 3 Russian billionaires
Britain has imposed sanctions on Russian billionaires including Gennady Timchenko who have close links with Vladimir Putin. The move comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops to deploy in the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine following their claims… Read More ›
Biden deploys troops, F-35 fighter jets, AH-64 Apache attack helicopters to NATO’s eastern flank
U.S. President Joe Biden’s announced a re-distribution of troops in Europe includes sending 800 infantry soldiers to the Baltic region and up to 8 F-35 fighter jets to several operating locations along NATO’s eastern flank, said a U.S. official on… Read More ›
Japan imposes sanctions against Japan
On Wednesday, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine, saying Moscow’s moves are unacceptable violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and international law. Japan’s sanctions include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and… Read More ›
Canada announces first round of economic sanctions against Russia
In a statement Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the country’s first round of economic sanctions on Russia after Moscow recognised the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine as being independent. In 2014, Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and… Read More ›
Oil Prices Move Up On Supply Fears Emerging From Ukraine-Russia Tensions
Fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis would impair global supplies are driving up oil and gas prices. On Tuesday, the price of Brent oil, a global benchmark, hit a seven-year high of $99.38 a barrel. After recognizing two rebel-held territories in… Read More ›
Biden signs executive order prohibiting trade and investment with Ukraine rebel held regions
U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an executive order prohibiting trade and investment by U.S. individuals in the two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine which have been recognized by Russia as being independent, said the White House. The executive order… Read More ›
Ready to join US led sanctions on Russia: Japan
On Tuesday, Japan said it is ready to join the United States and allied nations in imposing economic sanctions against Russia, in the event Russia President Vladimir Putin orders an invasion of Ukraine, The statement from Japan, the world’s third… Read More ›
US to announce new economic sanctions on Russia after it recognizes two breakaway regions of Ukraine
Following Russia’s move to recognize two breakaway regions in Ukraine, the United States has begun coordination with allies and is slated to announce new sanctions on Russia. “… the United States will impose sanctions on Russia for this clear violation… Read More ›
US Claims Russia Intends To Kill Or Sent To Camps The Majority Of Dissidents In Ukraine
The United States has informed the United Nations that it considers Russia is planning to kill or detain a substantial number of critics, dissidents, and “vulnerable communities” in Ukraine during an invasion. Ambassador Bathsheba Nell Crocker, the United States’ representative… Read More ›