Brazil is following with concern the open armed conflict as a result of the Russian invasion in Ukraine due to the impact it may have on its powerful agricultural sector, taking into account Brazil’s dependence on that region in terms of fertilizer imports. This is not a widespread concern, because Russia, the eleventh world economic […]
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The Montreux Convention, key to the Bosphorus in times of war
In the midst of the war in Ukraine, the application of the Montreux Convention by Turkey to prevent the access of warships to the Black Sea has highlighted the importance of this maritime treaty that regulates navigation through the Dardanelles Strait and the Bosphorus, the waterway that connects the Mediterranean with the Black Sea. On […]
What drives multinationals to leave or suspend activities in Russia
Forced by sanctions, pressured by logistical challenges, committed to denouncing the conflict or concerned about their image, multinationals are increasing announcements of exit or suspension of activities in Russia, from the oil group BP to the Swedish furniture giant Ikea. “Doing business with Russia will be less and less politically correct and reasonable. On the […]
Invasion of Ukraine, a jug of cold water for the Russian oligarchs in the Premier League
Russian oligarchs, whose fortunes were welcomed with open arms in the Premier League, fell out of favor following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, such as Alisher Usmanov, now undesirable at Everton, and Roman Abramovich, who confirmed he has put the Chelsea. “The sale of the club will not be done in a rush and will […]
“Stop shooting”: the desperate request to the Russian troops at the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant
Updated on 03/05/2022 05:11 pm Last Friday the 4th, the countries of the world fearfully followed the occupation of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe located in Zaporizhia (Ukraine), at the hands of Russian troops. As reported by Kiev, Russian projectiles that hit the atomic plant in the early hours of Friday caused a […]
What will happen if Russia takes over Ukraine? This and other unknowns about the conflict
On Thursday, February 24, the world woke up to the news that Russian President Vladimir Putin had ordered his Army to invade Ukraine. Memories of a new conflict in Europe loomed, while uncertainty about how devastating it could be in human and economic terms increased people’s fear. Eight days after the invasion began, more than […]
Third round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will be this Monday
Updated on 03/05/2022 04:15 pm The third round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations to seek a cessation of hostilities in the war in Ukraine will take place on Monday the 7th, a member of the Ukrainian delegation reported. “The third round of negotiations will take place on Monday”, said David Arajamia, head of the parliamentary faction of […]
Radio Televisión Española temporarily stops reporting from Russia
Updated on 03/05/2022 12:51 pm The public corporation Radio Televisión Española (RTVE) has also decided to stop reporting since Russiaafter the approval in that country of a new law that provides for up to 15 years in prison for spreading what the authorities may consider “false information” in relation to the war in Ukraine. “While […]
Russia says Ukraine thwarts progress by trying to engage NATO
Foreign Minister RussianSergei Lavrov said on Saturday that the president’s attempt ukrainianVolodymyr Zelensky to enlist the direct help of the NATO in the conflict between their countries is not helping the talks between both sides. “Mr. Zelensky’s constant angry statements do not increase optimism,” Lavrov told reporters on Saturday. In particular, he cited Zelensky’s strong […]
Thousands of people demonstrate in various European cities in support of Ukraine
Thousands of people demonstrated on Saturday in London, Paris, Rome and Zurich to call for an end to the war in Ukraineconfirmed AFP journalists present in those cities european. “We will be here every weekend, in Paris or anywhere else, until Putin leaves, withdraws his tanks,” Aline Le Bail-Kremer, a member of Stand With Ukraine, […]