(Reuters) -The Russian rouble strengthened on Monday, firming past 77 against the euro to a near two-year high, helped by tax payments that companies are due to make this week and as the market looked ahead to a central bank rate decision on Friday. By 2:53 p.m. GMT, the rouble had gained 3.6 percent to…
Russian Rouble Hits Near 2-Year High Vs Euro
LIVE UPDATES: Russia’s Lavrov: Do Not Underestimate Threat of Nuclear War
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 26. Click here for updates from April 25. Russia’s Lavrov: Do Not Underestimate Threat of Nuclear War Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned the West on Monday not to underestimate the elevated risks of nuclear conflict over Ukraine and said he viewed NATO as being “in essence” engaged in a…
LIVE UPDATES: Military Base Hit by ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Breakaway Region Near Ukraine: Leader
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 26. Click here for updates from April 25. Military Base Hit by ‘Terrorist Attack’ in Breakaway Region Near Ukraine: Leader Starting Monday, a series of terrorist attacks has hit the breakaway region of Transnistria, officially known as the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (PMR), which borders Ukraine, its leader said…
LIVE UPDATES: US Defense Secretary Claims Ukraine Can Win War With Russia; UN Chief Visits Moscow
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 26. Click here for updates from April 25. US Defense Secretary Claims Ukraine Can Win War With Russia U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kicked off defense talks with more than 40 countries on Tuesday by expressing confidence that Ukraine can prevail against Russia in the two-month-old conflict. “Your…
On Ukraine, Turkey Walks Fine Line Between NATO, Russia
Turkey has proven adept at maintaining neutrality in regards to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. While Ankara has condemned Russia’s “special military operation,” it has also declined to follow the lead of its NATO allies in supporting US-led sanctions on Moscow. According to local experts, its reasons for doing so are both economic and…
Capitol Report (April 25): Twitter Board Agrees to Musk’s Offer
The Twitter board met on Sunday to seriously consider Elon Musk’s bid to buy the company. On Monday, they reached an agreement. Musk’s offer has been accepted, and the company is selling to the Tesla CEO for $44 billion in cash. Individual acts of spirituality that may be interpreted as being religious have long been…
Mélanie Joly to Discuss Ukraine by Video Tuesday With US Secretary of State
Ukraine’s war with Russia will be top of mind Tuesday when Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly meets by video link with her U.S. counterpart. Joly and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss the ongoing multilateral effort to push back against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Word of the meeting came shortly after Blinken and…
White House Announces Plans to Nominate Ambassador to Ukraine
President Joe Biden announced his nominee to serve as ambassador to Ukraine Monday, seeking to fill a diplomatic position that has been vacant for nearly three years and support the country fending off Russian invasion. Biden plans to tap Bridget Brink, the current U.S. ambassador to the Slovak Republic, to serve in the role. Brink…
German Economy Appears Resilient After Ukraine War Shock: Ifo Economist
Germany’s economy appears resilient after the first shock following the war in Ukraine, said Ifo economist Klaus Wohlrabe, who added there was no sign of a recession in the first half. Supply chain problems remain a major problem for industry, with 75 percent of companies reporting problems, and three out of four retailers want to…
US Officials Meet w/ Zelenskyy, Want Russia Weakened; Wikipedia Deletes Entry for Hunter Biden Firm | NTD News Today
Washington’s top diplomat and the secretary of defense visited Ukraine over the weekend. It was the first official U.S. visit since Russia invaded. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in California seized more than 92 pounds of illegal fentanyl over the weekend. The office says the amount is enough to kill about 20 million people. At…
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