In a statement European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, the EU could lay sanctions on Moscow if it were to invade Ukraine. The EU would cut off Russia from the international financial markets and deny access to major… Read More ›
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European Central Bank preparing banks for potential cyber attacks
According to two sources with knowledge of the matter at hand, the European Central Bank has begun preparing banks for a possible cyber-attack from Russian actors. The standoff between Russia and Ukraine has hit a nerve in Europe’s political and… Read More ›
No need to fan flames of Russian invasion of Ukraine, Macron calls for calm for all sides
In a statement French President Emmanuel Macron, the first leader of a major Western power to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, said steps can be taken to de-escalate tensions surrounding Russia’s border with Ukraine, and called for calm from all… Read More ›
EU countries agree to reform rules for Schengen Area
Countries in the European Union have agreed to oversee the border-free Schengen Area through regular ministerial meetings, said France in a move aimed at strengthening the political management of the area in the same manner euro zone gatherings steer economic… Read More ›
Ukraine to sign drone manufacturing framework with Turkey during Erdogan’s visit
Ahead of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Ukraine, Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said, both countries will sign a framework agreement on manufacturing Turkish drones in Ukraine. He went on to add, the number of ceasefire violations in eastern… Read More ›
Britain could increase troop deployment to NATO
In a statement the British government said, it is considering to make a major NATO deployment as part of a plan to strengthen Europe’s borders in response to Russia massing troops on Ukraine’s border. Britain has made it clear, in the… Read More ›
ABB acquires controlling stake in InCharge Energy
On Thursday, in a statement ABB said, it had acquired a controlling interest in U.S-based InCharge Energy, which specializes in electric vehicle (EV) commercial charging infrastructure. ABB, which makes industrial automation and factory robots said, the acquisition built on an initial investment… Read More ›
US citizens in Ukraine should leave now: U.S. Embassy in Kyiv
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv is urging US citizens in Ukraine to consider leaving the country as soon as possible citing the security scenario in the country. The security situation in Ukraine was “unpredictable due to the increased threat of… Read More ›
US Qatar to discussion energy security on Jan 31
US President Joe Biden and Qatar’s ruling emir are set to hold negotiations at the White House on January 31, 2022 on a range of issues including global energy security, said the White House midst concerns about gas supplies to… Read More ›
Singapore, Indonesia sign extradition treaty, defense agreements
In a significant development, Singapore and Indonesia have signed a bilateral extradition agreement aimed at bringing to justice those who have been accused of stashing offshore billions of dollars in state money. The two countries also signed bilateral agreements covering… Read More ›