One in two Russians, 50%, consider it correct that their country use military force against Ukraine to prevent the Kiev government from joining NATO, according to a poll published Wednesday by CNN. The survey, carried out by the demographic company Savanta ComRes among citizens of Ukraine and Russia, concludes that only 25 percent of Russians […]
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Berlin appears calm before the rise in gas prices and the alarm of the sector
The German government is looking for formulas to compensate the citizen for the foreseeable rise in gas, derived from the blockade of the German-Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 in response to Vladimir Putin, while the industry warns of its medium-term effects. The German Minister of Economy, the green Robert Habeck, defended this Wednesday the […]
Oil price falls on easing fears over supplies from Russia and Ukraine
The oil prices They fell on Wednesday, falling away from seven-year highs hit the day before, after it became clear that the first round of US and European sanctions against Russia are unlikely to disrupt crude supplies. At 10:27 GMT, Brent crude futures were down 59 cents, or 0.6%, at $96.25 a barrel, after touching […]
A look at Russian super-rich facing Ukraine sanctions
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced sanctions on three of Russia’s wealthiest people on Tuesday as part of the British government’s response to the escalating conflict in Ukraine. Here’s a look at the billionaires facing asset freezes, UK travel bans and trade restrictions. Gennady Timchenko Timchenko, 69, controls the Volga Group, a Russia-based investment firm […]
Analysts urge to pay more attention to the Fed than in Ukraine
Tensions in Ukraine have markets on edge. Stocks are swinging, oil is approaching $100 a barrel, and uncertainty hangs over investors big and small. In the end, this could be more of a short-term headache than a long-term drag. At least, that is the view of analysts on both sides of the Atlantic trying to […]
Crisis in Ukraine would worsen energy and food inflation
The tension around Ukraine is intensifying. The prospect of sanctions on Russia threatens to further increase the prices of key commodities for the world economy. The United States and its allies have warned that Vladimir Putin could invade Ukraine, something Moscow has repeatedly denied. Markets have been on edge for weeks, and an actual conflict, […]
Escalation in Ukraine leaves Chinese president in delicate position
Updated on 02/23/2022 02:11 am While most diplomats at an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting condemned Vladimir Putin’s government for escalating tensions with Ukraine, China’s envoy carefully avoided any mention of Russia. “All parties involved must exercise restraint and avoid any action that could fuel tensions.Ambassador Zhang Jun said Monday as part of a […]
Ukraine-Russia: President Zelensky rejects Vladimir Putin’s “violation of sovereignty”
the president of UkraineVolodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of violating the territorial integrity of his country by recognizing the independence of the breakaway republics of Donetsk and Luhansk, where the Kremlin will also deploy troops supposedly to pacify Donbas. “All responsibility for the consequences of such a decision rests with the leadership of Russia,” Zelensky said […]
The United States confirms the sending of 800 soldiers and F-35 fighter-bombers to the crisis zone
Updated on 02/22/2022 04:55 pm The United States will deploy 800 more soldiers to the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania later this week to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank in the face of Russia’s moves in Ukraine. This was reported by a high-ranking official from the US Department of Defense in a statement, where he […]
Ukraine crisis and market jitters threaten European IPOs
March was going to be a busy period for stock market debuts in Europe, but Russia’s decision to redraw the borders in Ukraine and market uncertainty due to the escalating security crisis on the continent are causing companies to freeze their plans to go public. Funds raised so far this year by companies going public […]