Tag: Ukraine

• Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:50 UTC

  Kyiv to capitulate any time soon, according to western media

  

  The United States military sources have warned Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was about to capitulate any time as Russian forces marched onto the country for allegedly refusing to recognize the independence of the eastern rogue provinces of Donetsk and Lugansk.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:59 UTC

  Different reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict

  

  The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President Vladimir Putin's influence in the region.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:26 UTC

  Brazilian gov't “concerned” but Bolsonaro stays mum regarding Ukraine

  

  Brazilian media Thursday highlighted the fact that President Jair Bolsonaro made no comments regarding the Ukrainian crisis during two public appearances, although his Government did express its “concern” through the Foreign Ministry.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 22:56 UTC

  Former Uruguayan President finds Putin very much like Hitler

  

  Former two-time President of Uruguay Julio María Sanguinetti (1985-1990 / 1995-2000) Thursday said Russia's actions in Ukraine look “a lot like Hitler's initial invasions.” The Colorado Party leader added that there was “no possible historical justification to relativize the seriousness of the episode.”

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 20:37 UTC

  Ten new realities with the Ukraine foreclosure

  

  By Gwynne Dyer – Now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine and foreclosed his and everybody else’s other options, certain aspects of the near future have become clear. So have some aspects of the long run. Here are ten predictions, made with varying degrees of confidence.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 20:04 UTC

  Ukraine cuts ties with Russia after 50 deaths confirmed

  

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Thursday announced the end of the Ukraine-Russia diplomatic relations. He also confirmed 40 soldiers and 10 civilians had been killed during Russia's multi-front “treacherous” onslaught.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 09:51 UTC

  Putin openly launches military operation in Ukraine

  

  Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday announced the beginning of a military operation in Ukraine at the request of Donetsk and Lugansk authorities who sought his assistance to repel Kiev’s attempt to recover the two provinces which have declared their independence.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 09:40 UTC

  Boris Johnson at business roundtable to discuss limiting Russian access to UK financial services

  

  The Prime Minister on Wednesday met with some of the UK’s leading city firms, regulators and trade associations, to discuss the first package of economic sanctions being implemented against Russia, due to their recognition of Donetsk and Luhansk.

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 09:32 UTC

  Germany confident is can cope without Russian gas: “relief will be provided if necessary”

  

  Germany is confident it can meet its energy needs even without Russian gas, given the current dispute over the self-declared, Moscow-supported independent provinces in Ukraine. The statement is from Germany's Economy minister Robert Habeck when he was asked on public radio on the situation

• Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 09:25 UTC

  Soybeans above US$ 615 in Chicago but Argentine producers angry

  

  The threat of a full-scale war has increased fears of shortages in the near future, driving prices up. The ton of soybeans rose 2.4% and closed at US$ 615.45, while corn grew 1.3% to close at US$ 269.19 and wheat climbed 3.6% and to reach US$ 321.87, it was reported.