Stories for February 26th 2022

Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 23:22 UTC
Ukraine crisis: Brazil sides with... Brazil; hence, it is not neutral

Brazil's Cabinet Chief Ciro Nogueira Friday made it clear his country would not remain neutral regarding the crisis after Russian troops entered Ukraine. But how clear is that?
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 19:28 UTC
Ukraine demands stronger Argentine response against Russia

Ukraine's Ambassador to Buenos Aires Sergiy Nebrat Friday said during a press conference that he had asked the Argentine Government of President Alberto Fernández on behalf of his country to take a clearer stance regarding Russia's invasion.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:32 UTC
Mercosur can't agree on a joint communiqué on the Ukraine conflict

Lack of consensus on the drafting of a Mercosur joint statement on the Russia/Ukraine situation, plus the fact it was only signed by three of the four block's members, forced on Friday the removal of a first copy.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Proposal for symbolic Malvinas empty bench in Argentine Lower House, 'until the legitimate occupant arrives'

A group of Argentine opposition lawmakers is sponsoring a bill to create a bench in the Lower House dedicated to the Malvinas Islands, which will remain symbolically empty until its “legitimate occupant” finally arrives.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
The Ukraine flag proudly flies alongside the Falklands flag

This Friday, members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly raised the flag of Ukraine in Stanley. The people and the government of the Falkland Islands stand with the people of Ukraine at this time. The Ukraine flag proudly flies alongside the Falklands flag.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Russia and China bilateral trade moving to the Yuan, gradually replacing the US dollar

The Ukraine war which has impacted on Russian markets and particularly the plunge of the ruble, should not be a major cause of concern for China-Russia bilateral trade since a growing percentage of business is done with the Chinese currency Yuan, as the two countries move towards de-dollarization, according to financial circles in Beijing.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
US LNG production forecasted to increase 20% and replace much of Russia's supply to Europe

United States will increase its liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity by 20% by the end of the year, making it the world’s largest exporter of the product as Europeans try to decrease their reliance on Russian supplies.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
China to begin selling soybean reserves; plans to ensure food security and self sufficiency

China will begin the sale of state-owned reserves to increase supply in the world’s largest oilseed market, the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration announced, although no auction volumes or dates were advanced.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin and Xi support Ukraine negotiations and demand respect for security concerns of all countries

On Friday the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping spoke on the phone about the current situation in Ukraine. The two versions of official news agencies follow. The Russian version said the two leaders enhanced practical bilateral cooperation and closely coordinate actions in support of each other.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Macau and Hong Kong suspend Brazilian meat and Polish pork imports because of Covid-19

The former Portuguese colony of Macau in China has suspended the import of Brazilian frozen meat after a batch tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in Hong Kong.