Sanctions to Wipe Out the Last 15 Years of Russia’s Economic Development
US President Joe Biden is confident that sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia will destroy its economy and cut it off from technology.
US President Joe Biden is confident that sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia will destroy its economy and cut it off from technology.
Politico reports [https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/06/senate-unanimously-approves-lend-lease-00023668] that the Senate "unanimously passed major legislation late Wednesday to revive a World War II-era program allowing President Joe Biden to more efficiently send weapons and other supplies to Ukraine amid Russia’s bloody invasion." "Senators
China’s state refiners are avoiding new Russian oil contracts despite steep discounts, heeding Beijing’s call for caution as western sanctions mount against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. It should be noted that China, the world's largest oil importer, is the top
Guy Verhofstadt, a member of European Parliament, former Prime Minister of Belgium called upon EU to push harder on the Russian Federation. > "You know why your strategy doesn't work? Because progressive packages of sanctions with an autocrat doesn’t work. That works with a democracy, with
Secretary of the Treasury of the United States Janet Yellen on Wednesday said President Joe Biden wants Russia expelled from the Group of 20 major economies forum, and the United States will boycott “a number of G20 meetings” in Indonesia if Russian officials show up. The next G20 summit should
EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urges bloc to send more arms to Ukraine to help end the war. > “We have to continue arming Ukraine. We need less rounds of applause and more assistance,” he said. “The EU had pledged €1bn in military aid for Ukraine, he said,
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg doorstep statement ahead of the meeting of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs on 6 and 7 April 2022: “This reveals the true nature of President Putin's war, and the targeting and killing of civilians is a war crime and therefore, NATO allies are
UN General Assembly will hold a vote on removing Russia from participating in UN Human Rights Council. The vote will take place on Thursday, 7th April.
The new EU sanctions package will reportedly affect two Putin's daughters, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing diplomats familiar with the plan.
Pope kissed the Ukrainian flag sent to him from Bucha. > “Recent news from the war in Ukraine, instead of bringing relief and hope, brought new atrocities, such as the massacre of Bucha,” Pope Francis said at the end of his weekly audience. “Cruelty that is increasingly horrendous, even against
Nine more citizens of the Russian Federation from Putin's inner circle are included.
The largest American manufacturer of electronic components and computers, Intel Corporation, has become one of the last tech giants to suspend all business operations in Russia. > "Intel continues to join the global community in condemning Russia’s war against Ukraine and calling for a swift return to peace,
The United States authorized an additional $100 million to Ukraine for the purchase of anti-armor systems. > "I have authorized, pursuant to a delegation from the President earlier today, the immediate drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $100 million to meet Ukraine’s urgent need for additional
George Pataki, former governor of the U.S. state of New York, while on a working visit to the Transcarpathian region, made a gift to Ukrainians affected by the war. He brought modular houses that can be quickly assembled and accommodated there for a certain period of time. Pataki noted
Daily Mirror decided to include a special message for Russians in their language in order to show them the real situation in Ukraine. The newspaper published a letter written in Russian which its readers can send to ordinary Russians to enlighten them of the truth.