Tag Archives: Russia

Beijing, China | Xinhua |  The following are the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for international efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine. “I will continue to spare no effort for peace — peace in line with international law and the Charter …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russia’s announcement that President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the partial mobilization elicited a mixed reaction from the European markets on Wednesday. Major European stock exchanges slipped into negative territory after Russia’s announcement. Natural gas prices surged and the euro lost ground against the U.S. …

Stockholm, Sweden | Xinhua |  Patients on life-sustaining medical equipment may be in danger this winter as there is a possibility of power cuts in Sweden due to the energy crunch, according to a government agency on Sunday. “There is always a risk for people who need life-sustaining machines or …

Rome, Italy | XINHUA |  The head of Eni, Italy’s largest oil and gas company said he thought his country would be able to make it through the upcoming winter without major problems despite Russia’s decision to cut off gas supplies, Italian media reported on Thursday. Based on increased gas …

Samarkand, Uzbekistan | Xinhua | China is ready to work with Russia in extending strong support to each other on issues concerning their respective core interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, here on Thursday. Xi met with Putin at Forumlar Majmuasi …

Who is she and why has she replaced Boris Johnson? | NICHOLAS ALLEN | The United Kingdom’s new prime minister is Liz Truss. After a two-month contest, Conservative Party members chose her as their new leader. She then travelled to Balmoral in Scotland where she was formally invited by the …

Istanbul, Turkey | Xinhua |– The global food insecurity issue has been consciously fabricated and speculated by the United States to pursue its own hegemonic policies, a retired Turkish admiral told Xinhua in a recent interview. “It appears there are some manipulations to strengthen and mobilize the economies of big …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia is ready to donate its potash fertilizers to developing countries. “Our manufacturers, primarily producers of potash fertilizers, are willing to transfer them free of charge to developing countries that are in dire need of these fertilizers,” Putin …

Prague, Czech Republic | Xinhua | The Council of the European Union (EU) on Friday adopted a decision on the full suspension of a visa facilitation agreement with Russia. The decision “will result in an increase in the visa application fee from 35 euros to 80 euros, the need to present …

Moscow, Russia | Xinhua | Western countries have failed to achieve their main goal of undermining Russia’s financial stability with “unprecedented sanctions,” Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Thursday. The cabinet and the central bank have managed to significantly mitigate the negative impact of unfriendly actions against Russian citizens and businesses, …