According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, the White House has issued warnings to the chip industry to diversify its supply chain in case Moscow decides to retaliate against threatened U.S. export curbs by blocking access to key… 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 ›
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 ›
Russian Defense Ministry conducts anti submarine exercise in Norwegian Sea
In a statement on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry said, the Northern Fleet has completed anti-submarine drills in the Norwegian Sea, as part of a broader naval exercise midst a stand-off with NATO and the United States. Russian military exercises… 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 ›
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 ›
Ukraine crisis pits Germany’s main gas supplier with biggest security allies
In an interview to German Sueddeutsche Zeitung German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, Europe and Washington must think carefully and act prudently when considering sanctions against Russia for any aggression against Ukraine. The Ukraine-Russia crisis pits Berlin’s main gas supplier with… Read More ›
Britain supplying anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
In a statement Britain said, it has begun supplying anti-tank weapons to Ukraine to help defend itself from a potential invasion. The development comes in the wake of Russia amassing troops near the Ukrainian border. Western countries fear Russia is… Read More ›