Tag: Russia
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.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over $350 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, aiming to reduce coal usage. While these projects could help lower emissions, they also risk prolonging fossil fuel dependency and potentially slowing renewable energy adoption.
Wins for pro-Putin leaders buttress autocracies in Europe.
Hungary and Serbia's recent elections reinforced pro-Putin leaders Viktor Orban and Aleksandar Vucic, demonstrating continued support for nationalist, autocratic governance in European democracies.
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.
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets.
Russian troops' withdrawal from Kyiv's outskirts revealed shocking scenes of civilian casualties in Bucha. Graphic evidence of potential war crimes sparked global condemnation, with diplomatic responses including expulsions and calls for increased sanctions against Moscow.
Ukraine accuses Russia of the massacre, a city strewn with bodies.
Russian soldiers allegedly committed atrocities in Bucha, leaving behind 410 civilian bodies with signs of torture and execution. European leaders condemned the actions and called for increased sanctions against Moscow.
Secret intelligence has an unusually public role in the Ukraine war.
Intelligence agencies in the US and UK have taken an unusually transparent approach during the Ukraine war, publicly sharing assessments about Russian military performance, troop morale, and strategic challenges facing Putin's invasion.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Lithuania becomes first EU nation to fully stop Russian gas imports, declaring energy independence from Moscow amid Ukraine conflict. Energy ministry confirms complete cessation of Russian gas supplies, marking significant geopolitical stance against Russian energy pressure.
Ukrainian forces retake areas near Kyiv amid fear of traps.
Ukrainian forces are carefully retaking areas north of Kyiv, using cables to move bodies due to fears of Russian traps. President Zelenskyy warns of dangerous abandoned equipment and potential mine risks left behind by retreating Russian troops.
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, warns that international sanctions may disrupt Russian spacecraft cargo and manned missions to the ISS, potentially threatening the station's continued collaborative functionality between Russia and Western space agencies.
