The Russian and US presidents spoke on phone for over two hours
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone with his US counterpart, Donald Trump. The conversation on Monday focused on the Ukraine conflict and a possible ceasefire between…
Author: admin
-
‘It Will Never Be the Same’: Can the West Win Back Russia’s Market from China?
The fallout from the war in Ukraine for Russia, including a weaker ruble, sanctions and the exodus of Western companies, has created an opening for Chinese firms in the Russian market.
From cars to…
Continue Reading
-
EU Likely to Propose Lowering G7 Price Cap on Russian Oil to $50 Per Barrel
Brussels will propose to lower the current $60 per barrel price cap on Russian seaborne oil during a meeting of G7 finance ministers this week, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said…
Continue Reading
-
Finland will supply Ukraine with military aid at the expense of frozen Russian assets
The Ministry of Defence of Finland plans to send Ukraine military aid purchased on the proceeds from frozen Russian assets. This is stated in a press release of the Finnish Defence Ministry.
‘Finland has signed an…
Continue Reading
-
Nobody in Ukraine Thinks the War Will End Soon
On Saturday, I asked Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, in western Ukraine, whether he expected the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul to lead to a cease-fire. “No,” he told me. Later, I asked the audience at the Lviv Media Forum whether any…
Continue Reading
-
Trump Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire Push, Taxes and Immigration Bill and More
The House Budget Committee late Sunday night revived President Trump’s stalled bill to cut taxes and spending, after a handful of fiscally conservative Republicans relented and allowed it to advance even as they continued to press for deeper…
Continue Reading
-
Russian ballet loses two legends in one day
Choreographer Yury Grigorovich and dancer Yury Vladimirov, both iconic figures at the Bolshoi, have passed away
Two iconic figures of Russian ballet, celebrated choreographer Yury Grigorovich and acclaimed Bolshoi dancer and teacher Yury…
Continue Reading
-
Europe Must Be Ready for Putin
With every day that passes, Europe is rebuilding its defense and deterrence. More money. More people. More weapons. More countries involved. New thinking. New sanctions packages. Better decision-making.
Much of this was on show at…
Continue Reading