Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States has imposed additional sanctions on Moscow targeting two of its biggest banks along with Russian Oligarchs and warned more economic actions could follow. Among the targeted banks were five major Russian banks,… Read More ›
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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts Biden’s leadership to the test
On Thursday, Russian President authorized on what he called a “special military operations” into the Donbass region of Ukraine triggering the highest ever US-Russia tensions since the cold war. Putin ordered the deployment of the Russian military into Ukraine despite… Read More ›
US imposes sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
The United States has imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, in a move that expands US sanctions on Moscow. The sanctions, which target the Nord Stream 2 AG company and its… 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 ›
U.S.-European Union Trade and Technology Council to meet on May 15-16
In a statement the EU’s antitrust chief Vestager said, the U.S.-European Union Trade and Technology Council, which was set up last year to strengthen strained transatlantic trade ties and help allied democracies better compete with China, will meet for the… Read More ›
Thailand interested in purchasing 8 F-35 stealth fighters
According to a senior official from US defense giant Lockheed Martin, Thailand’s interest in the F-35 stealth fighters is genuine, clearance to purchase the jets however is a matter for the U.S. government. Speaking on the sidelines of the Singapore… 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 ›
Significant progress made at reviving 2015 nuclear deal: Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani
On Monday, in a significant development, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said, talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the US have made “significant progress”. In a separate statement, Iran’s top security official… Read More ›