Estonia Stops Issuing Residence Permits and Visas for Russian Students

Estonia announced that it will no longer issue residence permits and visas for Russian students because the invasion of Ukraine threatened national security.

Eurovision 2023 Will Be Held in the United Kingdom on Behalf of Ukraine

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will be held in the United Kingdom on behalf of Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC confirmed. Ukraine won Eurovision 2022, but, according to the EBU, it is too dangerous to hold the contest in a country where there is a war.

Russia Expelled from the International Union of Speleology until the End of the War

On July 24, the 18th International Congress of Speleology began its work. The General Assembly of the International Union of Speleology (UIS) decided to suspend Russia's membership in the organization. The aggressor country was excluded from the UIS until the end of the war and the restoration of

German BASF Closed Its Projects in Russia and Belarus

The world's largest chemical concern BASF closed its projects in Russia and Belarus, the company's report says. Assets depreciated in the amount of 51 million euros, as well as provisions for liabilities to customers, suppliers and employees in the amount of 27 million euros.

Table Tennis Teams from Russia and Belarus Are Suspended from World Championships

The International Table Tennis Federation has suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participation in the World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals.

Meta Launches a Training Support Hub for Ukrainian Businesses

Meta and the project Diia.Business are launching an educational support center for small and medium businesses in Ukraine. This was announced by Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The support center will offer free workshops as well as marketing, SMM, and content creation courses.

The European Union Looks to Replace Russian Gas with Nigerian Supplies

The European Union is planning to increase gas supplies from Nigeria in preparation for potential Russian supply cuts, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s energy department Matthew Baldwin said on Saturday. This is reported by Reuters. Nigeria plans to re-open the Trans-Niger Pipeline after August, which would increase

Pope Francis Expresses Great Desire to Visit Kyiv

Pope Francis said Sunday that he is very eager to visit Ukraine. He was speaking on the papal plane to reporters as he was travelling to Canada. > "I have a great desire to go to Kyiv," the pope said when asked about a possible trip to Ukraine.

Estonia Prepares Proposals for EU to Stop Issuing Schengen Visas to Russians

Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is preparing proposals to the European Union to stop issuing Schengen visas to citizens of Russia. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu. According to him, the EU should not issue visas to Russian citizens under normal conditions. Humanitarian

The IMAX Corporation Has Officially Left Russia

The IMAX Corporation has officially left Russia, a member of the Russian Association of Theater Owners announced. The last day of IMAX official representation and work in the Russian Federation was May 31. From June 1, 2022, the company no longer works in Russia.

Due to EU Sanctions, Russian Confectioners Are Left With No Emulsifiers and Dyes

Russian media report that emulgators and dyes used by confectioners, which cannot be replaced without loss of taste, were on the list of goods banned from importation into Russia.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative Investments in Russia Drop to Zero

Beijing did not enter into agreements with Russian organizations as part of this initiative, a move that signals Beijing's unwillingness to fall under sanctions amid the war in Ukraine.

British Children's Goods Retailer Mothercare May Leave Russia

Russian media report that the Mothercare brand may leave Russia. The owner of the company, Kuwait's Alshaya Group, has started looking for buyers for its company, but the option of selling off inventory and closing the retail chain is also possible. Selling the business is the best option

Latvian Parliament Bans Russian Gas Supplies from January 2023

On July 14, Latvian Seimas finally adopted amendments to the Energy Law, which introduces a ban on natural gas supplies from Russia from January 1, 2023. This is stated on the website of the Parliament. The document also provides creation of strategic gas reserves in the country.

Athletes from Russia and Belarus May Not Be Allowed to Compete at the Paris 2024 Games

Russia and Belarus are threatened with a ban on participation in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris due to the invasion of Ukraine. So far, most athletes from these countries cannot participate in competitions where qualifying places for the Games in Paris are distributed. Athletes who failed to qualify for