Tag: Ukraine conflict

Friday, December 9th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Putin reported having exit plan to Venezuela if Ukraine bid fails

Russian leader Vladimir Putin was reported to have an exit plan for Venezuela, should he fall from grace in Moscow if his country does not succeed militarily in Ukraine. Argentina and China were also said to have been under consideration but were eventually discarded.
Monday, November 21st 2022 - 10:19 UTC
Black Sea corridor for Ukraine grain exports renewed; Russia expects similar conditions for its fertilizers

The UN and Turkey-sponsored deal aimed at easing global food shortages by facilitating Ukraine’s agricultural exports from its southern Black Sea ports was extended for 120 days last Friday, though Moscow complained that its own demands had not been fully addressed.
Saturday, November 5th 2022 - 10:08 UTC
“Ukraine's grain corridor” in the Black Sea sponsored by UN and Turkey resumes operations

Russia has finally agreed to resume the agreement allowing safe passage of Ukrainian crop exports, abruptly reversing course after Turkey and the United Nations pushed ahead with the shipments over Moscow’s objections.
Friday, October 7th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
Argentina, Brazil, Mexico not siding with OAS on Russia statement

The delegations of Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico were among those who refused to sign a statement from the Organization of American States (OAS) condemning Russia's military deployment in Ukraine as the continental group's 52nd General Assembly kicked off in Lima.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 22:52 UTC
“How to break your arm”: Google search explodes in Russia after call for reservists

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the call-up of 300,000 reservists to reinforce positions in Ukraine following a speech by Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, who announced that they will be called up to the army following the partial mobilization that is stirring up the conflict on Ukrainian territory.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Germany to nationalize gas giants to secure energy supplies and war in Ukraine

Germany is to nationalize gas giant Uniper to secure energy supplies amid the war in Ukraine. The deal will see the German government take on a 98.5% stake in the firm at a cost of €8.5bn (£7.4bn).
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 22:20 UTC
Putin challenges Ukraine's right to exist, Biden says

US President Joseph Biden said during his appearance Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Russian leader Vladimir Putin's attitudes challenged Ukraine's very right to exist.
Wednesday, September 21st 2022 - 18:43 UTC
Russia summons 300,000 reserve troops for “partial” mobilization

Despite Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announcing that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was ”ready to end the war in Ukraine,” Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced that a total of 300,000 reserve soldiers with military experience had been summoned back to active duty.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 17:58 UTC
Erdogan says Putin wants to end the war in Ukraine

According to Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Russian leader Vladimir “Putin is ready to end the war in Ukraine” and take a significant step in that direction shortly.
Thursday, September 15th 2022 - 10:35 UTC
UN concerned shortage of fertilizers might affect global food supply

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday discussed the issue of fertilizers and food exports with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it was reported.