Tag: Russia

Monday, March 7th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Globally-known credit cards no longer of use for Russians

The world's leading credit cards issued by Russian banks will no longer be accepted outside the country, while those issued abroad will not be valid for transactions, it was announced over the weekend.
Monday, March 7th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Chile excludes Russian companies from Latin America's largest Air and Space show

The Chilean Ministry of Defense announced it will withdraw the invitation to all Russian companies which were scheduled to participate in the 2022 edition of the International Air and Space Show, the largest in Latin America.
Saturday, March 5th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
A million dollars reward for the arrest of Vladimir Putin, offers a Russian banker

A Russian businessman living in the United States has offered a reward of a million dollars for the arrest of president Vladimir Putin, with the purpose of having him sentenced as a “war criminal.”
Saturday, March 5th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Financial sanctions on Russia expected to hit harder on its ally Venezuela

Measures and sanctions targeting Russia's economy and banking system because of its military invasion of Ukraine, are having a great impact in world trade but the situation is anticipated will be particularly worse for some Latin American countries close to Moscow and the Vladimir Putin regime.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
“Real threat of nuclear danger” after Russian attack: Putin's forces control Europe's largest nuclear power plant

A Russian bombardment hit the Energodar nuclear power plant in the Zaporizhzhia region, Europe's largest in southeastern Ukraine, last night. The attack unleashed a fire that threatens to cause a disaster ten times larger than Chernobyl in 1986, the city's mayor, Dmitry Orlov, reported via his Telegram account. “The reckless actions of President Putin could now directly threaten the safety of all of Europe,” United Kingdom's prime minister, Boris Johnson, warned in a statement.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Brazil's President, British PM in favor of ceasefire in Ukraine

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday held a telephone conversation during which both heads of government agreed on the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine, it was reported.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Non-Ukranian fighters to face criminal charges, Russian Army warns

As the Ukrainian President has called for fighters from all over the world to join his country's version of the International Brigades, Russia's Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov Thursday announced those “mercenaries” would not be entitled to prisoner-of-war (POW) status, if caught.
Thursday, March 3rd 2022 - 02:48 UTC
Mexican President against invasions, censorship, and black lists

As a country that has been invaded in the past, by the United States in 1914, “we cannot accept” any more invasions, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) said Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:36 UTC
US and allies agree to release 60 million barrels of their oil reserves

The United States and allies will be releasing 60 million barrels from their reserves, in an effort to contain the effect on supply and prices of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thirty million will come from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the other half from allies in Europe and Asia.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2022 - 09:21 UTC
ICC launches probe into alleged Putin war crimes

Russian President Vladimir Putin may end up in jail for having ordered his troops to invade Ukraine, British Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab said Tuesday, after the International Criminal Court (ICC) has launched a query into the ongoing events.