LONDON—Russian ex-president Dmitry Medvedev issued a veiled threat on Friday to Ukraine’s Western allies who have accused Russia of creating the risk of a nuclear catastrophe by stationing forces around the Ukrainian Zaporizhzhia power station. Ukraine has accused Russia of firing at Ukrainian towns from the site in the knowledge that Ukrainian forces could not…
‘Accidents Can Happen at European Nuclear Plants Too,’ Russian Ex-president Says
Ukraine, Russia Trade Blame for Risk of Nuclear Disaster at Frontline Plant
KYIV—Ukraine and Russia accused each other on Friday of risking nuclear disaster by shelling Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces in a region expected to become one of the next big front lines of the war. Western countries have called for Moscow to withdraw its troops from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant,…
Russia Unlikely to Succeed in Occupying Ukraine: UK Defence Chief
Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to succeed in occupying Ukraine, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has said. Speaking at a conference in Copenhagen on Aug. 11, Wallace said it is important to understand that fighting and loss of life was still taking place, but added Russia was “starting to fail in many areas.” “They…
OPEC, in Contrast to IEA, Sees Lower 2022 Oil Demand Growth
August 11, 2022
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LONDON—OPEC on Thursday cut its 2022 forecast for growth in world oil demand for a third time since April, citing the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, high inflation, and efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The view from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries contrasts with that of the International Energy Agency,…
Coca-Cola HBC Flags One-Time $195 Million Hit From Russian Operations
August 11, 2022
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Coca-Cola HBC AG said on Thursday it took a one-time hit of 190 million euros ($195.4 million) in the first half from costs related to its Russian business after it stopped selling Coke and other Coca-Cola Co. products in the country. The soft drinks bottler also reinstated its forecast for the year, expecting annual comparable…
Russian Surveillance Aircraft Detected in Alaska Defense Zone: NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it detected a Russian surveillance aircraft in the Alaskan air defense identification zone over a two-day period. “On two separate occasions, over the past two days, the Alaskan NORAD Region detected, tracked, and identified Russian surveillance aircraft entering and operating within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone,” the…
Estonia, Finland Want Europe to End Russian Tourist Visas
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—The leaders of Estonia and Finland want fellow European countries to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, saying they should not be able to take vacations in Europe while the Russian government carries out a war in Ukraine. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas wrote Tuesday on Twitter that “visiting Europe is a privilege,…
Australia’s Ukrainian Visa Conundrum
August 10, 2022
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Commentary Australia was one of the countries that welcomed Ukrainian refugees following the Russian invasion of their country on Feb. 24. According to the website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs, around 8,600 temporary protection visas were granted to Ukrainian nationals. As of June 30, over 3,800 of these visa holders have arrived in…
Democracies Must Align Against Authoritarian Challenge: Latvian Foreign Minister
August 10, 2022
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The Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkēvičs has used his first official visit to Australia to call for democracies around the world to align against authoritarian regimes. Speaking at a joint press conference on Aug. 8 with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Rinkēvičs said the current Latvian government believes democracies are being challenged by authoritarian regimes. “We…
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Using Nuclear Plant for Deadly Rocket Attack
KYIV—Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of exploiting its capture of a nuclear power plant to fire rockets from the site at a nearby town in an attack that killed at least 13 people and wounded many others. The town Ukraine says Russia targeted—Marhanets—is one that Moscow has alleged its enemies have used in the past…
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