Although Russia and Ukraine hinted at new diplomatic efforts aimed at avoiding a conflict, two Ukrainian airlines have disclosed problems in securing insurance for some of their flights with foreign carriers beginning to avoid Ukrainian airspace. Ukraine’s biggest airline said,… Read More ›
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Closely monitoring Russia-Ukraine situation: MSCI
In a statement global index provider MSCI Inc said, it was closely monitoring developments in Ukraine as well as access to the Russian equity market in the face of possible investment sanctions midst rising concerns of a potential Russian invasion…. Read More ›
Finland’s $9.4 billion F-35 deal will place F-35 close to Russia
According to US-based sources, Finland is set to sign a formal purchase agreement for F-35 fighter jets which could be announced by this weekend, bringing the fifth-generation stealth fighters closer to being deployed on Russia’s northern flank. In December 2021,… Read More ›
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 ›