Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, is exiting practically all European markets, alleging huge financial withdrawals and threats to its workers and property as a result of
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Russian soldiers have taken control of two cities in Ukraine, with peace talks now in progress.
According to the Interfax news agency, Russian soldiers took two small cities in southeastern Ukraine and the territory surrounding a nuclear power plant on Monday
Putin activates Russia’s nuclear forces, citing sanctions as a justification.
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian nuclear deterrent forces to be placed on high alert Sunday in response to what he called “aggressive statements” by senior
Russia faces more severe sanctions as the West imposes SWIFT prohibitions.
The US and European nations decided on Saturday to slap the most severe financial penalties yet on Russia for its continuous invasion of Ukraine, targeting
Russian forces encircle Kyiv, Zelenskyy rejects U.S advice to evacuate, vows to fight to the end.
After a night of explosions and street fighting forced Kyiv citizens to seek safety underground, Russian troops advanced on Ukraine’s capital on Saturday. The country’s
The exit of Russia from the SWIFT Banking system is the last resort.
The option of cutting Russia off from the SWIFT global interbank payments system remained open on Friday, according to French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire,
Putin insists on Ukraine’s surrender as Kyiv is in jeopardy.
On Friday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Moscow would be willing to undertake talks with Kyiv if Ukraine’s military put down its armaments
Putin dares Biden, NATO attacks Ukraine, causing global repercussions.
On Thursday, Russia started a broad offensive against Ukraine, striking cities and bases with airstrikes and shelling as citizens poured into trains and cars to
Ukraine prepares for war, begins enlisting reservists aged 18 to 60.
Following President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s directive, Ukraine began conscripting reservists aged 18 to 60 on Wednesday, the armed services said in a statement. One year is
Russia set to achieve the Soviet Union with Ukraine move; West will decide sanctions on Tuesday.
As the West prepares to declare penalties on Russia amid fears of a full-scale invasion, Russia prepared the scene for a rapid move to secure
