Sberbank App Was Removed From App Store and Google Play
The Sberbank application has already become unavailable for download and update due to sanctions. It continues to work for those who installed it earlier.
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Poland Settled the Legal Status of Ukrainians Fleeing the War
The new rules include the following: the right to stay on Polish territory for up to 18 months; the right to work in Poland; other obligations and rights of Ukrainians in Poland (financial assistance, issuance of a PESEL number, permission for children to receive education, free medical care, etc.); etc.
Greece Announced It Is Refusing Russian Gas
Greece together with private investors will speed up projects aimed to reconnoiter gas deposits. It was declared by Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece. The country is decreasing its dependence on Russian energy resources and is planning to become an energy center in Europe.
Capital Outflow From Russia in the First Quarter of 2022 Is $64 Billion
Capital outflow from Russia in the first quarter of 2022 is $64 billion, which is almost equal to the total outflow in 2021. These numbers would be even higher if Russian central bank didn't limit withdrawal of funds.
European Commission Bans 21 Russian Airlines From Operating Within EU
European Commission added 21 Russian airlines to its EU Air Safety List as they do not meet international safety standards. The list includes some of the biggest Russian companies: "Aeroflot", "Rossiya", "Pobeda". According to Adina Vălean, European Commissioner for Transport, Russian airlines operate hundreds
Japan Approves Further Sanctions Against Russia
Japan's Cabinet on Tuesday approved additional sanctions against Russia, freezing assets of 398 Russian individuals including President Vladimir Putin's two daughters and the wife of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Kyodo News reports. The fresh sanctions that are in step with punitive measures taken by the United
Japanese Pharmaceutical Company Takeda Pharmaceutical Suspends Operations in Russia
The decision includes the suspension of all new investments, advertising and promotion, the cessation of new patient registration in ongoing clinical trials.
Canada Imposes Additional Sanctions on the Russian Defense Sector
The Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations in response to the Russian regime’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine. These new measures impose restrictions on 33 entities in the Russian defence sector. These
Russian Railways Was Unable to Make Payments on Eurobonds in Swiss Francs
Russian Railways was unable to make payments on eurobonds in Swiss francs due to sanctions. Bloomberg says this is the first default among Russian companies.
French Gendarmes Arrive in Ukraine to Investigate Russians’ War Crimes
France ambassador in Ukraine Etienne de Poncins announced that a group of technical and scientific gendarmes has arrived to help their Ukrainian colleagues investigate crimes committed by Russia around Kyiv. He added that France is the first country to give this kind of aid.
Societe Generale to Cease Banking and Insurance Activities in Russia
French bank Societe Generale announced its decision to leave the Russian market and sell its controlling stake to Russian oligarch Vladimir Potanin's. SocGen will stop banking and insurance activities in Russia and take a 3 billion euros income hit from selling its Rosbank unit.
EU Urges Member States to Send Ukraine Weapons in Days Not Weeks
Josep Borrell told EU diplomats a decision is needed in days and not weeks, and the bloc must do whatever it takes to help Ukraine, the people said, according to Bloomberg.