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A statue of 19th-century Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, which stood in Kronvalda Park, was dismantled in Riga on May 30. After the dismantling, the Pushkin sculpture is to be transferred to a local art museum. The statue was made by Russian sculptor Aleksandr Tartynov and was erected in 2009 as
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The German government has told Russia to close four of its five consulates in Germany after Moscow imposed a limit for the number of staff at the German Embassy and related bodies in Russia, Associated Press reports. German Foreign Ministry spokesman Christofer Burger said the measure is aimed at achieving
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The Latvian government is planning to extend the previously imposed restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens into Latvia, Delfi reports. The restrictions will be extended until March 4, 2024. Currently, the order imposing the restrictions until June 30 is in effect. Accordingly, in order to ensure that the order
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American Johnson & Johnson will stop supplying contact lenses to Russia. The company’s lenses account for half of all imports of lenses to Russia. Johnson & Johnson is sending notices to Russian optics salons on the termination of import after new restrictions of the United States, Russian media report.
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Japan has announced additional sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and condemned Russia's intention to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Reuters reports. According to a statement [https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press4e_003267.html] by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan,
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The 2GIS app with city maps and a navigator for car drivers and pedestrians became unavailable in the Google Play store. The service announced the news on its official Telegram channel. The main owner of 2GIS is Sberbank, which is under American sanctions. It is noted that previously installed 2GIS
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The U.S. expanded [https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1494] sanctions against Russia in coordination with the G7 and other international partners. The U.S. Treasury Department imposed sanctions on 22 people and 104 entities, the State Department imposed sanctions on nearly 200 people, entities, aircraft and ships. The
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French Pernod Ricard, one of the largest alcohol producers in the world, has announced its complete withdrawal from the Russian market. This was announced [https://www.pernod-ricard.com/en/media/pernod-ricard-cease-its-operations-russia] by the company’s press service. > “Pernod Ricard can confirm that it has stopped all exports of its
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The European Union plans to restrict trade and the use of Russian diamonds. Such a statement was made by the President of the European Council Charles Michel during his briefing in Hiroshima. “Russian diamonds are not forever,” Charles Michel said. According to Bloomberg, the ban requires the approval of all
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a ban on imports of Russian diamonds, copper, aluminum, and nickel. This was reported [https://news.sky.com/story/rishi-sunak-announces-ban-at-g7-on-russian-diamonds-copper-aluminium-and-nickel-12883673] by Sky News and on Rishi Sunak’s Twitter. > “Ensuring Ukraine wins is the most important thing we can do for global
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On May 19, Australia imposed [https://www.pm.gov.au/media/australia-stands-with-ukraine-and-g7-against-russias-invasion] new sanctions against Russia. In particular, the petroleum company Rosneft, a gold mining company, and a number of banks have been subject to new sanctions. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced financial sanctions
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The European Union urges Georgia not to allow Russian planes to enter its territory, while maintaining sanctions against the aggressor country. Georgia is urged to take appropriate measures as a country applying for EU candidate status. On May 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed two decrees concerning Georgia: introducing visa-free