FIFA announced some restrictions on Russia on February 27, but the Sports Governing Body will not immediately expel the country from its international tournament qualifications.…
Russian convoy heads to Kyiv as Ukrainian troops hold the capital
Russian convoy heads to Kyiv as Ukrainian troops hold the capital
Russia doubles interest rates to boost rubles crash when sanctions bite
Russia’s central bank has taken emergency capital control measures to more than double major interest rates, stop currency collapse and strengthen financial stability as the…
Turkey blocking Russian warships in the Black Sea
Turkey will limit Russian warships from passing through the Black Sea, according to Ankara’s Foreign Minister Mebrut Chabsogur. He also asserted that Moscow’s invasion of…
Bulgarian Defense Minister hesitates to describe Ukraine’s invasion as a “war” and is dismissed
Bulgarian Defense Minister hesitates to describe Ukraine’s invasion as a “war” and is dismissed
Ukraine “Not ready to surrender or surrender to Russia”: Foreign Minister
Ukraine vowed not to surrender to Russia in consultations between representatives from both countries along the border. “Ukraine is ready to continue looking for diplomatic…
Switzerland-based “Bank for Central Banks” BIS says Russia will not help evade sanctions
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a global Swiss-based financial institution called the “Bank for Central Banks,” is a means of avoiding Western sanctions imposed…
Biden says sanctions are not “immediate” and offers Russia only other options
In an interview released over the weekend, President Joe Biden argued that sanctions would not come into effect immediately and that there was only one…
The United States, Canada and EU countries "Select a Russian bank" From SWIFT
The United States, Canada and EU countries "Select a Russian bank" From SWIFT
A major flood struck Australia’s east coast, killing eight people
Brisbane, Australia — Some of Australia’s third most populous city, Brisbane, was submerged on Monday after heavy rains caused record floods in the east coast…