Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephonic conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, with Beijing yet again calling to an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The call, made at Ukraine’s request, was the first reported high-level conversation between… Read More ›
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Russian naval blockade preventing resupply by sea: British intelligence
Russian naval forces are continuing to blockade the Ukrainian coast on the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, preventing resupply by sea, said the British military intelligence in a tweet. In its regular bulletin, it also mentioned that while Moscow… Read More ›
Ukraine could lose agricultural exports worth $6 billon in 2021-2022
As per a senior industry official, Ukraine could potentially lose $6 billion in grain revenues following a blockade by the Russian navy preventing it from selling millions of tons of corn and wheat that it had earmarked for exports by… Read More ›
Russia Ukraine conflict fuels wheat futures prices, other commodities also affected
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine driving up global wheat futures, Vance Ehmke, a U.S. farmer, was eager to sell his grain. Local prices surged by nearly 30% to around $12 a bushel, the highest Ehmke could recall in 45… Read More ›
Peace talks more realistic: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said, peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were becoming more realistic although more time was required to hammer out a deal. According to Ukrainian officials, there are hopes that the conflict could end sooner… Read More ›
World Bank approves $723M loan and grants for Ukraine
On Monday, the World Bank said its executive board has approved a $723 million loan package and grants for Ukraine. The move is aimed at providing desperately cash to the Ukrainian government to support its budget even as it battles… Read More ›
Ukraine introduces export license for key agricultural products
As per a report from Interfax, Ukraine has introduced export licenses for its key agriculture commodities including wheat, corn and sunflower oil. Traders will also need licences to export poultry and eggs. Incidentally, Ukraine is among the world’s leading producers… Read More ›
New Zealand expands sanctions on Russia
On Monday , New Zealand’s government stated, it will introduce legislation to allow it slap a first-of-its-kind sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said, the sanctions will give the country the ability… Read More ›
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett returns from Russia, speaks again to Zelenskiy
On Sunday, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said, the Prime Minister has again had talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy today marking their third conversation in two days. The spokesperson did not provide any further details. On… Read More ›
EU aims to link energy grid with Ukraine
Energy ministers from European Union countries have agreed to urgently link their power system to Ukraine’s grid. The move would increase Europe’s energy independence from Russia following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The invasion by Russia, Europe’s top gas supplier, has… Read More ›