The president of the European ComissionUrsula von der Leyen, travels next week to USA and Canada to meet with the US President, Joe Bidenand the Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeauand discuss transatlantic relations, trade, strategic industry partnerships and cooperation in support of Ukraine. As reported today by the European Commission in a statement, Von der […]
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Lula discusses peace efforts with Zelenski in a video call
The Brazilian President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvahe told his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday, Volodymyr Zelenski, which will encourage countries to join peace talks to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. “I reaffirmed Brazil’s desire to talk with other countries and participate in any initiative related to the construction of peace and dialogue. The […]
What is China’s strategy in Ukraine?
China presented a proposal for a solution to the war in Ukraineone year after the invasion began russian. These are the main edges of its growing role in the conflict. Arms to Russia? Since the war began, China has presented itself as a neutral player, but has maintained close relations with Russia. State-controlled Chinese companies […]
The ultra-rich lost 10% of their fortune in 2022, according to a study
The fortune of the super rich decreased 10% in 2022 as their investments were affected by increases in interest rates as a result of the war in Ukraine and of the inflationaccording to a study by the consulting firm Knight Frank. The total wealth owned by these people “very wealthy”, defined as owning at least […]
G20 ministers meet in India with threat of division by Ukraine
The US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinkenwill arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a meeting of the G20 which will also be attended by his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, and which will probably be marked by divisions over the conflict in Ukraine and the tensions with China. The two-day meeting of foreign ministers from […]
The Finnish Parliament approves by a large majority the entry into NATO
The Eduskunta (Finnish Parliament) approved this Wednesday by a large majority the entry of the Nordic country into the NATOa historic decision that ends decades of military neutrality with which Finland seeks to reinforce their security against the aggressiveness of the neighbor Russia. The measure, approved by 184 votes in favor and 7 against, had […]
The US defends the aid sent to Ukraine: “We see no evidence of embezzlement”
The government of USA defended this Tuesday the aid sent to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion a year ago, emphasizing that the best example of its good use is the resistance of the country against the forces of Russia. “We see no evidence of embezzlement. We believe that the Ukrainians are correctly […]
Imports of liquefied natural gas in Europe grow by 63% in 2022
European imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) grew 63% in 2022 to compensate for the interruption of supply by Russian gas pipelines, according to a report by the International Energy Agency (AIE) published on Tuesday. Strong demand from Europe boosted prices, leading the global LNG market to double in value by 2022, to $450 billion, […]
Stoltenberg assures that Ukraine will be a member of NATO “for the long term”
The general secretary of the NATO, Jens Stoltenbergassured this Tuesday in Helsinki that the allied countries have agreed that Ukraine will be a member of the Alliance “in the long term”, although he insisted that the urgent thing now is to help kyiv to maintain their independence. “NATO allies have agreed that Ukraine should become […]
Finland accelerates the step to join NATO without waiting for Sweden
The Parliament of Finland begins this Tuesday to discuss the bill of accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), although it still does not have the necessary green light of Turkey and Hungary. Finland, where Prime Minister Sanna Marin is at stake for her term in the general elections on April 2, wants to […]