Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as the world’s largest economies held talks aimed at resolving disputes ... Show more
In Beijing, Blinken confronts China over 'powering' Russia's war | Reuters
In Beijing, Blinken confronts China over 'powering' Russia's war | Reuters
Quick Glance: Efforts for Agreement between China and US Despite Challenges
- China expresses the desire to strengthen its ties with the United States, but significant challenges persist.
- During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of a partnership between the two superpowers.
- Despite efforts to stabilize the relationship between China and the US, important issues were raised that jeopardize the recent improvement.
- Regarding China's aggressive actions near the Philippines, the US side pointed it out to China and pledged to defend its ally.
Russia Holds Rates With Little Inflation Relief in Sight: Russia kept interest rates unchanged on Friday, as inflation risks from a persistently tight labor ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-extends-rate-pause-with-little-inflation-relief-in-sight
Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
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Russia Oil Refining Curbed as Maintenance Follows Drone Strikes: Russia’s oil-processing rates remain under pressure as refineries, which have barely recovered ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/russia-oil-refining-curbed-as-maintenance-follows-drone-strikes
Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
ft.com/content/0911e97e-03c8-4870-a72e-9b55f1f2405e
Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia
- Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.
- The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.
- Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.
Russian central bank warns of slower drop in inflation as it holds rates at 16%: Inflation is set to ease more slowly than previously thought, Russia's central ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/russian-central-bank-holds-rates-16-raises-inflation-forecast-2024-04-26/
Europe—but Not NATO—Should Send Troops to Ukraine: To Halt Russia’s Advance, Kyiv Needs More Boots on the Ground
foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/europe-not-nato-should-send-troops-ukraine
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar
- Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.
- The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.
- The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.
- Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.
Drones sent by Ukraine's SBU security service struck two Rosneft-owned oil depots in Russia's Smolensk region in an overnight attack ... Show more
Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says | Reuters
Ukrainian drones struck two Rosneft oil depots in attack, Kyiv source says | Reuters
The China-Russia trade friendship may not be quite what you think: Commercial ties between the two powers appear to be catching up from an abnormally low base
ft.com/content/4bc0973c-c1f3-4df7-821d-0c262e506bb8
China’s ties with Russia are growing more solid: Our columnist visits a future Russian outpost in China’s most advanced spaceport
economist.com/china/2024/04/25/chinas-ties-with-russia-are-growing-more-solid
Paid articlePaid The Axis of Upheaval: How America’s Adversaries Are Uniting to Overturn the Global Order
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46,000 UK flights experience navigation problems as Russia jams GPS – The Sun: Flights to and from the UK have been affected by the jamming of the Global ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/23/7452468/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
TotalEnergies chief calls potential EU sanctions on Russian LNG a financial boon: Sanctions on Russian gas from the Yamal LNG project would cause prices to spike ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-chief-calls-potential-eu-sanctions-russian-lng-financial-boon-2024-04-26/
Russia Energy Sites on Fire After Drone Attacks – Governor: Energy sites in Russia's western Smolensk region were in flames on Wednesday after being hit by ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/24/russia-energy-sites-on-fire-after-drone-attacks-governor-a84939
Russia Urges Citizens to Avoid Flying Turkish Airlines to Latin America: The Russian Embassy in Turkey has urged citizens to avoid flying Turkish Airlines due to ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/23/russia-urges-citizens-to-avoid-flying-turkish-airlines-to-latin-america-a84931
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/russia-convicts-spokesperson-facebook-owner-meta-swift-trial-109496287
Sorokin novel: Systematically censored contemporary literature in Russia: The publishing house Eksmo-AST wants to remove the last part of Vladimir Sorokin's ...
nzz.ch/feuilleton/systematisch-zensurierte-gegenwartsliteratur-in-russland-ld.1827915
Russia's Yandex reports Q1 revenue rise as market awaits spin-off news: Russian internet giant Yandex reported a 40% rise in first-quarter revenue to 228 ...
reuters.com/technology/russias-yandex-reports-q1-revenue-rise-market-awaits-spin-off-news-2024-04-26/
Reuters: Satellite imagery shows ship likely used to transfer North Korean arms to Russia docked in Chinese port
kyivindependent.com/reuters-satellite-imagery-shows-ship-likely-used-to-transfer-north-korean-arms-to-russia-docked-in-chinese-port/
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
Russian ministry sees 2024 GDP at 2.8%, but with higher inflation, weaker rouble: Russia's economy ministry improved its expectations for 2024 gross domestic ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-ministry-sees-2024-gdp-28-with-higher-inflation-weaker-rouble-2024-04-23/
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
Paid articlePaid New LME Russia Metals Sanctions to Drive Sales to China: US and UK sanctions on Russian metals will cement China as Moscow’s buyer of last resort for key ...
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Paid articlePaid Russia Pushes Its Largest Private Bank to Redomicile at Home: Russia began moves to compel the country’s largest private bank to redomicile by seeking to suspend ...
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Paid articlePaid The European Central Bank is poised to order Italy's UniCredit to cut back its business with Russia, sources said, as the regulator exerts pressure to choke ...
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Sanctions on Russian Metal Will Test the Limits of Its Epic Railroads: Moscow officials have turned east. Adapting the country’s vast logistics networks is ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/sanctions-on-russian-metal-will-test-the-limits-of-its-epic-railroads
Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities
wired.com/story/cyber-army-of-russia-reborn-sandworm-us-cyberattacks/
Fuel depot in Smolensk burns: Russian governor reports night attack: Ukrainian drones set fire to a Russian fuel depot in Smolensk. That night ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Russischer-Gouverneur-meldet-naechtlichen-Angriff-article24888608.html
Major German arms contractors are delivering weapons systems for Ukraine's war against the Russia.
But they're also gearing up to make the most of what may ... Show more
Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine – POLITICO
Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia Takes Whack-a-Mole Oil Sanctions Dodging to a New Level: As the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Moscow, Russia’s crude trade with India has begun to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/russia-takes-whack-a-mole-oil-sanctions-dodging-to-a-new-level
Think tank: Putin is not running out of money to fund war in Ukraine ｜ DPA: Russia's economy will grow by 2.8% this year and expand at a slightly slower 2 ...
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Top US diplomat back in China seeking pressure but also stability : US Secretary of State Antony Blinken returned Wednesday to China on his second ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/24/top-us-diplomat-back-in-china-seeking-pressure-but-also-stability-
Russia's Gazprom shut dozens of gas wells in Orenburg region before floods: A local unit of Russian energy giant Gazprom had to shut down more than two dozen ...
reuters.com/business/energy/russias-gazprom-shut-dozens-gas-wells-orenburg-region-before-floods-2024-04-22/
Poland, Lithuania, other NATO allies begin military exercise around Suwalki Gap: The exercise was jointly planned in 2022 by the Polish and Lithuanian militaries ...
kyivindependent.com/poland-lithuania-other-nato-allies-begin-military-exercise-around-suwalki-gap/
Russia's Bashneft oil company installs anti-drone nets to protects refineries, says report
reuters.com/world/europe/russias-bashneft-protects-refineries-with-anti-drone-nets-ria-says-2024-04-19/
EU companies grapple with expiry of Russia sanctions carve-out : Europe-based multinationals will no longer be able to offer professional services to Russian ...
ft.com/content/4cd98aea-8783-4f54-b595-5a3b81d3312c
Bundestag parliamentary group initiative: CDU and CSU want import ban on food from Russia
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/ukrainekrieg-cdu-und-csu-wollen-importverbot-fuer-lebensmittel-aus-russland-a-e1b2cafd-46be-42c3-902f-286a927f02df
Pro-War Moscow Voter on Trial for Pouring Green Dye Into Ballot Box: A Moscow court has launched hearings against a young woman who backs the invasion of Ukraine ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/pro-war-moscow-voter-on-trial-for-pouring-green-dye-into-ballot-box-a84952
Austria's Raiffeisen Bank replaces 'misleading' Russia job postings
kyivindependent.com/austrias-raiffeisen-bank-replaces-misleading-russia-job-postings/
U.S. Teases New Sanctions Targeting Russian Arctic LNG; "There will be more, I promise" Official Says
highnorthnews.com/en/us-teases-new-sanctions-targeting-russian-arctic-lng-there-will-be-more-i-promise-official-says
Russia to supply China with gas by almost 30% cheaper than European consumers by 2027 – Bloomberg
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452758/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Russian Law Enforcement Says Thwarted Fake Bomb Threat: Russian security and law enforcement authorities said Thursday they have thwarted a fake bomb threat ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/25/russian-law-enforcement-says-thwarted-fake-bomb-threat-a84951
Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796359
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/germany-arrests-two-dual-nationals-over-alleged-russian-sabotage-plot
Russia warns Europe: If you take our assets, we have a response that will hurt
deccanherald.com/world/russia-warns-europe-if-you-take-our-assets-we-have-a-response-that-will-hurt-2990364
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
ft.com/content/5cc41a3d-1fa9-497b-8681-086b0c1e3b20
‘Armstrong of the Arab World’: Syria’s first astronaut Mohammad Faris dies in exile
cnn.com/2024/04/21/middleeast/mohammad-faris-syria-astronaut-obit-intl-latam/
Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia: Feng Yujun says the war has strained Sino-Russian relations
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
Raiffeisen expects push from ECB to cut back on activities in Russia: Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) said on April 18 that it expects a ...
kyivindependent.com/raiffeisen-expects-push-from-ecb-to-cut-back-on-activities-in-russia/
Russia's economic strength to last another 18 months, think tank says: In the best-case scenario, Russia's economic strength will last another 18 months before ...
businessinsider.com/russia-economy-ukraine-war-putin-growth-outlook-inflation-military-spending-2024-4
Russian Airlines Progress Domestic Software Alternatives: Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their ...
aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/russian-airlines-progress-domestic-software-alternatives
Pilot's final words after letting kids take control of plane before deadly crash: Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed into a mountain range killing everyone on board ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/chilling-final-words-pilot-who-32671075
Glencore: Sentenced to pay millions in Russia: A Russian court sentences the Swiss commodities group to make a payment to Sberbank. The payment is to be made in ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/russische-grossbank-hat-es-auf-beteiligungen-von-glencore-abgesehen-ld.1826566
U.S. intelligence shows China is surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine, AP says
pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-intelligence-shows-china-is-surging-equipment-sales-to-russia-to-help-war-effort-in-ukraine-ap-says
Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine
- China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.
- The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.
- President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.
- China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies : Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
ft.com/content/d69304d4-0a44-43b4-8d04-c061b944694b
Chilly relationship with the SPD: Schröder didn't miss anyone at his 80th birthday party
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/gerhard-schroeder-altbundeskanzler-hat-auf-80-geburtstag-niemanden-vermisst-a-489f48d0-6588-4dbd-a408-1841087b14dc
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
apnews.com/article/china-scholz-germany-trade-ukraine-530ff1878a57969984bdbe1eb8b28bd7
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Help for Ukraine: US House of Representatives votes for billion-dollar aid package
tagesanzeiger.ch/us-hilfe-740207307804
China reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors: Stocks are faring well compared with wider market as authorities judge management on share ...
ft.com/content/65ed3767-7b6d-4f80-b91a-c1b478117482
Bloomberg: Russian aluminum company could lose 36% of sales due to sanctions: Nearly 40% of sales at Russia's largest aluminum producer, Rusal ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-aluminum-company-could-lose-36-of-sales-due-to-sanctions/
Sanctions to cut off China dollar access as trade with Russia worries US: The US is drafting sanctions on Chinese lenders that facilitate trade with Russia ...
businessinsider.com/china-dedollarization-sanctions-russia-trade-dollar-access-banks-ukraine-war-2024-4
RFE/RL Schemes investigation reveals over 2,000 foreign-made parts used in Russian Sukhoi fighter jets
kyivindependent.com/rfe-rl-schemes-investigation-reveals-over-2-000-foreign-made-parts-used-in-russian-sukhoi-fighter-jets/
Britain Open To Deeper Partnership With Kazakhstan, Cameron Tells RFE/RL: British Foreign Secretary David Cameron told RFE/RL that his country is open for deeper ...
rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-britain-cameron-interview-rferl-talks-toqaev/32920596.html
Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences on charm offensive: SHANGHAI: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Thursday (Apr 25) on the United ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/china-us-blinken-charm-offensive-manage-differences-4290771
Quick Glance: Blinken warns of Chinese influence attempts and Russia support
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned of Chinese attempts to influence the upcoming US elections, despite a previous commitment from Xi Jinping not to do so.
- Blinken emphasized the importance of cutting off any Chinese interference in the US elections and raised concerns about social divisions in the US.
- Furthermore, Blinken addressed China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and threatened additional action if it continues.
- He also defended the right to protest, discussed ending the conflict in Gaza, and the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Trapped in the war economy zone: Russia attacks Ukraine almost daily with kamikaze drones. What role does a German-Russian joint venture play in their ...
correctiv.org/aktuelles/russland-ukraine-2/2024/04/24/gefangen-in-der-kriegswirtschaftszone/
Insta-Nazis: How Claims Of 'Rehabilitating Nazism' Are Molding A Militaristic Society In Putin's Russia
rferl.org/a/russia-rehabilitating-nazism-charges-putin-society/32912689.html
Russian court orders Glencore to pay shares worth 114.8 mln euros in Sberbank lawsuit
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Raiffeisen Touts Russia ‘Expansion’ in Job Ads Despite Intended Exit – FT: Raiffeisen Bank, one of the last major Western lenders in Russia, has posted thousands ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/raiffeisen-touts-russia-expansion-in-job-ads-despite-intended-exit-ft-a84855
Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/blinken-second-china-visit-expectations/
Russia Holds Rates After Putin Urges Caution: Russia's Central Bank on Friday held interest rates unchanged after President Vladimir Putin cautioned against ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/26/russia-holds-rates-after-putin-urges-caution-a84970
Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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