British intelligence said Monday that Russian forces were continuing to consolidate and reorganize as they refocus their offensive in the Donbass region in the east of Ukraine. Russian troops, including mercenaries from the Russian state-linked Wagner private military company, were being moved into eastern Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defence said in an update. The…
Putin Signs Decree Imposing Restrictions on ‘Unfriendly’ Countries
April 4, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Monday to place visa restrictions on countries that have taken “unfriendly actions” against the Kremlin in recent weeks. The decree was mandated “in response to unfriendly actions of the European Union,” according to the text of the order, as reported by state-run media. Russian news outlets also published…
UK to Push for Tougher Sanctions on Russia, More Military Aid to Ukraine
April 4, 2022
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The British government has said it will push for tougher international sanctions against Russia and further increase supplies of weapons to Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will use a trip to Poland this week to call for more sanctions against Russia ahead of talks with NATO and G-7 allies later in the week, the Foreign…
Human Rights Watch Alleges War Crimes Against Ukrainian Civilians by Russian Forces
Human Rights Watch said Sunday that it had documented a series of grave abuses allegedly committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, including rape and murder. The documentation described by Human Rights Watch includes a case of repeated rape and two cases of extra-judicial execution of a total of seven men. The claims are based on…
Henkel to Continue Business in Russia for Now
BERLIN—Henkel will continue doing business in Russia for the time being, the German consumer goods group’s chairperson said on Monday, adding that the company’s activities in the country are subject to restrictions. “This is sometimes viewed very critically by the public. So, it is important to me to stress we are fully applying all applicable…
Russian Rouble Reverses Losses, Stocks Up as Markets Eye More Russia-Ukraine Talks
The Russian rouble rose on Monday, reversing earlier losses, and the MOEX benchmark stock index climbed to levels last seen before Russia sent thousands of troops into Ukraine, as markets awaited a new round of talks between Moscow and Kyiv. Investors were watching developments around what Russia calls “a special military operation” in Ukraine that…
Talk of New Sanctions on Russia Weighs Down the Euro
LONDON—The euro edged lower on Monday after Germany and France said a new round of sanctions targeting Russia were needed amid war crimes allegations in Ukraine. The euro, which has been under pressure due to worries about the economic damage from the war in Ukraine, slipped 0.15 percent versus the dollar to park at $1.1031…
Oil Slips Below $104 as Reserves Release Counters Supply Fears
LONDON—Oil slipped on Monday in volatile trading as the release of strategic reserves by consuming nations eased concerns over tight supply amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the lack of an Iranian nuclear deal. Crude dropped by about 13 percent last week after President Joe Biden announced a record U.S. oil reserves release and as…
Stocks Stall as West Considers More Sanctions Against Russia
LONDON—Global equity markets made a cautious start on Monday amid talk of more sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, while a closely watched part of the U.S. yield curve fuelled recession worries further. Germany said the West would agree to impose more sanctions on Russia in the coming days after Ukraine accused Russian…
LIVE UPDATES: Japan Condemns Attacks on Ukraine Civilians
The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 4. Click here for updates from April 3. Japan Condemns Attacks on Ukraine Civilians Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters Monday that he strongly condemned the reported attacks on civilians in Ukrainian towns on the outskirts of Kyiv “as violation to international law.” European leaders have already…
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