Updated on 02/24/2022 04:17 pm United States estimates that this morning more than 100 missiles were launched on Ukraine from Russia and Belarus, and that there were about 75 Russian planes involved. This was pointed out by Pentagon sources to the EFE and AFP news agencies. SIGHT: US Sanctions Belarusian Entities for “Supporting” Russian Invasion […]
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EU countries agree on rules for companies to report on their sustainability
The Member States of the European Union (EU) reached an agreement on Thursday on the new directive that will oblige large companies and listed companies, including SMEs, to regularly report on their social and environmental sustainability, which gives free rein to negotiate the final text with the European Parliament. The European Commission (EC) proposed this […]
Ukraine asks the international community for help in the face of the Russian offensive and mobilizes to defend itself
This Thursday Ukraine cried out for the help of the international community in the face of Russia’s offensive, a country with which it broke off relations after the attack this morning, while declaring martial law amid other measures to defend itself from aggression. “If you, dear European leaders, world leaders, leaders of the free world, […]
Russian government threatens its population with sanctions if it participates in demonstrations against the war in Ukraine
Updated on 02/24/2022 02:21 pm Vladimir Putin’s government authorities have threatened to crack down on any “unauthorized” demonstrations in Russia against the war in Ukraine, where he launched a wide-ranging military operation a few hours ago. In a statement, the Russian Investigative Committee warned its population of the legal repercussions faced by anyone who participates […]
IMF warns of “significant economic risk” due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Updated on 02/24/2022 01:13 pm The director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, warned that the war in Ukraine will have repercussions on the world economic recovery. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Georgieva said on Twitter that she was “deeply concerned” and warned that this “adds significant economic risk to the region and […]
Biden agrees to sanctions with G7 after Russia’s attack on Ukraine
President Joe Biden met Thursday with G7 allies to agree on more sanctions against Russia for invading Ukraine and will brief Americans on this crisis that will cause “catastrophic loss of life.” After a virtual meeting behind closed doors that lasted one hour and ten minutes, the western powers of the G7 (the United Kingdom, […]
Putin launches a war against Ukraine that the West saw coming, but could not stop
It happened in full view: a relentless build-up of troops, tanks and rockets that took place over almost four months and was captured by Russian citizens on their mobile phones and car cameras, as well as by commercial and espionage satellites. . US President Joe Biden already warned on January 19 that Russian President Vladimir […]
Drought and shipping limits prevent Argentina from taking advantage of record grain prices due to Russian invasion of Ukraine
A severe drought and shipping quotas will prevent Argentina from benefiting from the highest international grain prices recorded in a decade as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Argentina’s chamber of grain exporters and processors CIARA-CEC said. Argentina is the world’s leading exporter of soybean oil and meal, and a major global supplier of […]
The only alternative to defend Russia was to attack Ukraine, says Putin
Updated on 02/24/2022 12:29 pm Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that he “had no choice” but to attack Ukraine to defend Russia from security threats. “It must be clear: the things that are happening are a forced measure,” he noted at a meeting with businessmen in the Kremlin. “They just left us no choice,” […]
Zelensky: Russian incursion into Chernobyl is a declaration of war on Europe
Updated on 02/24/2022 12:05 pm The president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, denounced that the Russian incursion into the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is “a declaration of war against all of Europe”. “The Russian occupation forces are trying to take over the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Our defenders are giving their lives […]