Tag: Ukraine

‘Mistake’ to Hold on to Nord Stream 2, Says German President

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday acknowledged that his previous support for the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline had been a mistake. Steinmeier, long an advocate of Western rapprochement with Russia, expressed regret for his prior backing of the controversial pipeline project. “My adherence to Nord Stream 2 was clearly a mistake,” he said. “We…


JPMorgan CEO Warns of Possible $1 Billion Russia Loss

NEW YORK—JPMorgan could lose about $1 billion on its Russia exposure, Chief Executive Jamie Dimon said on Monday, detailing the extent of the bank’s potential losses from the conflict in Ukraine for the first time. In his keenly watched annual letter to shareholders, the chairman and chief executive of the biggest U.S. bank by assets…


LIVE UPDATES: Zelenskyy Says Ukraine-Russia Talks the Only Option to End War; Civilian Ship Sinking in Mariupol

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 5. Click here for updates from April 4. Zelenskyy Says Ukraine-Russia Talks the Only Option to End War President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday Ukraine had no option but to negotiate with Russia to end fighting but that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin might not personally hold…


LIVE UPDATES: Russia Urged to Stop Using Land Mines in Its War in Ukraine

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 4. Click here for updates from April 3. Russia Urged to Stop Using Land Mines in Its War in Ukraine A top official in the global campaign against the use of land mines is urging Russia to halt the use in Ukraine of these weapons that too often…


LIVE UPDATES: Ukraine’s President to Address UN Security Council on War

The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 5. Click here for updates from April 4. Ukraine’s President to Address UN Security Council on War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the U.N. Security Council for the first time Tuesday at a meeting that is certain to focus on what appear to be widespread deliberate killings…


Northern Premiers Discuss Arctic Sovereignty With PM in Light of War in Ukraine

Yukon’s premier says he and the other two premiers of Canada’s northern territories met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the national defence minister on Monday to discuss Arctic sovereignty and security in light of the war in Ukraine. A statement from Sandy Silver says the uncertainty created by Russia’s attack on Ukraine has “reinforced…


Australia to Target Putin’s ‘Wealthy Enablers’ Bans Luxury Goods Exports to Russia

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…


Australia to Target Putin’s ‘Wealthy Enablers’ With Ban on Luxury Goods Exports to Russia

Australia has taken aim at Russian President Vladimir Putin “and his wealthy enablers” by banning the export of luxury goods to Russia, including wine, high value cosmetics, and parts for luxury vehicles. “These sanctions target President Putin and his wealthy enablers, not ordinary Russian consumers,” Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne announced on April 4. Australia…


Australian Defence Minister Says Putin Should Be Investigated for War Crimes

Australia’s Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be investigated for war crimes allegedly by Russian forces in the Ukrainian city of Bucha after photos and videos emerged of dead bodies lying in the streets and in mass graves. On April 3, Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba claimed that Russian forces…


US Seeks to Remove Russia From UN Human Rights Council as Kremlin Denies Charges

The United States moved to suspend Russia from the UN Human Rights Council as the State Department also announced it would collect evidence of war crimes that were allegedly committed in Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said on Monday that “European countries and other partners at the UN, we are going…