Tag: Human Rights
EU eyes Russian officials, banks, industry for sanctions.
The European Union is proposing additional sanctions against Russia, targeting over 200 politicians, military officers, and key figures responsible for missile attacks and actions in Ukraine. The European Commission's recommendations include travel bans and asset freezes, pending approval from member nations.
Poland-Ukraine ties seen as a target of Russian disinformation
A calculated act of vandalism in Krakow reveals Russia's strategy to undermine Polish-Ukrainian solidarity by staging provocative incidents designed to trigger ethnic tensions between the two nations.
Biden, Modi to speak as US presses for a hard line...
President Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to discuss Russia's Ukraine invasion. India's neutral stance has drawn US concerns, with recent UN votes showing global divisions. Biden aims to persuade Modi to take a firmer position against Russian military actions.
S&P downgrade indicates Russia headed for historic default
Standard & Poor's has downgraded Russia's credit rating to "selective default" after Russia attempted to pay foreign bond payments in rubles instead of dollars. The move suggests Russia is likely to default on external loans for the first time in over a century, impacted by international sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict.
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The US doubts the new Russian war chief can end Moscow’s...
The US doubts Russia's appointment of General Alexander Dvornikov will significantly improve Moscow's military performance in Ukraine. A 60-year-old veteran with a controversial record in Syria, Dvornikov becomes the first centralized war commander for Russia's invasion.
Food prices soar to record levels on Ukraine war disruptions
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization reports food prices hit unprecedented levels in March, with grains and vegetable oils experiencing significant price increases. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused massive supply disruptions, potentially leading to widespread hunger and malnutrition in vulnerable regions.
Congress votes to suspend Russia’s trade status, enact an oil ban
Congress overwhelmingly approved measures to end normal trade relations with Russia and ban oil imports, escalating economic pressure over the Ukraine conflict. The Senate passed both bills unanimously, and the legislation now awaits President Biden's signature.
Mariupol’s dead put at 5,000 as Ukraine braces in the east.
As the war in Ukraine intensifies, Mariupol's mayor reveals a staggering civilian death toll of more than 5,000. Ukrainian authorities continue documenting Russian war crimes around Kyiv, while the U.S. and Western allies prepare to impose additional sanctions against Moscow for alleged atrocities committed during the invasion.
The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has launched a fresh wave of financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking two major Russian banks. The move comes in response to alleged war crimes in Ukraine, with the UK and EU expected to follow suit in escalating economic pressure.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council after reports of potential war crimes in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield cited evidence of violence against civilians in Bucha, near Kyiv, calling for Russia to be held accountable for its actions during the ongoing conflict.
