Russia Reduces LNG Forecasts As Western Sanctions Delay Arctic Projects: The latest Russian forecasts for liquefied natural gas suggest that officials do not ...
highnorthnews.com/en/russia-reduces-lng-forecasts-western-sanctions-delay-arctic-projects
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 www.reuters.com/world/blinken-meet-chinese-counterpart-wang-yi-beijing-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: China Urges Blinken to Choose Between Stability and 'Downward Spiral'
- Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the US and China to be partners to ensure stability.
- Xi and Blinken discussed the importance of escalating communication and responsibly addressing differences.
- The meetings highlighted sharp tensions between the two superpowers, with China presenting a choice between stability and a downward spiral.
- Discussions covered topics such as technology, Taiwan, China's support for Russia, and the significance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
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
Germany Supports Swedish Push for EU Ban of Russian LNG: Just days after Swedish calls to sanction imports of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/germany-supports-swedish-push-eu-ban-russian-lng
Suspicion of Russian financing: AfD politician Bystron is said to have complained about the denomination of the banknotes
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/verdacht-auf-russische-finanzierung-afd-politiker-bystron-soll-sich-ueber-stueckelung-der-geldscheine-beschwert-haben-a-286416d6-bb5f-4f8e-b62d-153de52503fc
Quick Glance: Suspected Russian Financing: AfD Politician Bystron's Alleged Complaints Over Cash Denominations
- New evidence suggests that AfD politician Petr Bystron may have received money from Russia.
- The Czech government exposed an influence operation involving the flow of money to pro-Russian politicians.
- Bystron is suspected of receiving money from Artem Martschewskyj, an associate of Vladimir Putin.
- Incriminating audio recordings and video surveillance indicate that Bystron may have accepted money.
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
ft.com/content/8eaf2666-050e-4833-977c-8a33d572a811
Ukraine war: USA supplied long-range missile: The USA has supplied Kiev with longer-range ATACMS missiles under exclusion. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz stands by ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/atacms-raketen-usa-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Sweden should hike military budget to 2.6% of GDP, defence committee says: Sweden should raise its military spending to around 2.6% of GDP by 2030 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/sweden-should-hike-military-budget-26-gdp-defence-committee-says-2024-04-26/
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 www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukrainian-drones-struck-two-rosneft-oil-depots-attack-kyiv-source-says-2024-04-24/
The relationships between AfD politicians and China and Russia are close. It is therefore implausible to pretend to be clueless when it comes to suspicions of ... Show more taz.de/AfD-Mitarbeiter-wegen-Spionage-verhaftet/!6003400/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
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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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.
Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
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.
Russia Raises 2024 Growth Forecast as Economy Weathers Sanctions: Russia’s Economy Ministry raised its 2024 growth forecast despite mounting sanctions over ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/russia-raises-2024-growth-forecast-as-economy-weathers-sanctions
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Hugo Boss to sell its Russian subsidiary: Along with many other Western companies, Hugo Boss suspended its retail operations in Russia after the beginning of the ...
kyivindependent.com/hugo-boss-to-sell-its-russian-subsidiary/
'Now go win the fight': US Congress passes Ukraine aid after months of delay: A sweeping foreign aid package easily passed the U.S. Congress late on Tuesday ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Reuters World News: Blinken in China, Trump immunity, Haiti violence and Russian censors
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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/
Having exhausted the other options, the House did the right thing on Ukraine: Having exhausted all the other options, the House finally did the right thing.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/20/house-ukraine-aid-bill-passed/
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
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
Latvia to stop teaching Russian as foreign language in schools: Children in Latvia will no longer learn Russian as a foreign language in schools from 2026 ...
kyivindependent.com/latvia-to-stop-teaching-russian-as-foreign-language-in-schools/
Exclusive: Russian ministry stress scenario has growth stalling, rouble diving, document shows
reuters.com/markets/europe/russian-ministry-stress-scenario-has-growth-stalling-rouble-diving-document-2024-04-24/
Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia: The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia ...
kyivindependent.com/german-building-materials-firm-knauf-announces-withdrawal-from-russia/
Russia is in third place: Ukraine war pushes global military spending to all-time high
n-tv.de/politik/Ukraine-Krieg-treibt-weltweite-Militaerausgaben-auf-Hoechststand-article24890574.html
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
German spy agency seeks more powers amid Russia's suspected financing of far right
reuters.com/world/europe/german-spy-agency-seeks-more-powers-amid-russias-suspected-financing-far-right-2024-04-22/
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/
Asia is most climate disaster-impacted region, UN meteorological agency says: Asia was the world's most disaster-hit region by climate related hazards last year ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/asia-is-most-climate-disaster-impacted-region-un-meteorological-agency-says-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 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/
Ukraine war: ECB demands faster withdrawal of Austria's RBI from Russia: As the largest Western financial institution in Russia, Raiffeisenbank International has ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/ukraine-krieg-ezb-fordert-rascheren-rueckzug-von-oesterreichs-rbi-aus-russland-ld.1827370
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 ...
nordot.app/1155858621694394842
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-
The US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the outright seizure of Russian assets is justifiable but is only one possibility ...
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Russia | Putin Builds More Weapons Than He Needs in Ukraine: Why?: The German Defense Minister sees signs that the Russian economy is producing more weapons than ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ukraine/id_100393432/russland-putin-baut-mehr-waffen-als-er-in-der-ukraine-braucht-warum-.html
A think tank gives Russia's economy 18 more months: According to economists, people in Russia are currently living a largely normal life ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/ein-think-tank-gibt-russlands-wirtschaft-noch-18-monate/
LME Imposes New Rules Aimed at Traders’ Russian Metal Trading Games: The London Metal Exchange is imposing new rules surrounding the movement of metal in its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/lme-takes-aim-at-traders-russian-metal-games-with-new-rules
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
Reuters: Canada grants Airbus waiver against sanctions on Russian titanium: Airbus has been granted a waiver by the Canadian government, allowing it to continue ...
kyivindependent.com/reuters-canada-grants-airbus-waiver-against-sanctions-on-russia-titanium/
European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia: "Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their ...
kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-calls-on-austria-to-pressure-raiffeisen-bank-to-leave-russia/
Russian court orders seizure of $440mn from JPMorgan: Move follows lawsuit from state-owned bank VTB to ‘recover losses’ from America’s largest lender
ft.com/content/c2fc7827-fdce-458b-8416-1476208c22da
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TV review Caren Miosga: Tino Chrupalla on family politics and Russia: Tino Chrupalla is supposed to speak to Caren Miosga about propaganda allegations against ...
rp-online.de/panorama/fernsehen/tv-nachlese-caren-miosga-tino-chrupalla-zu-familienpolitik-und-russland_aid-111114465
Quick Glance: AfD Leader Chrupalla: Self-Presentation and Critical Discussion
- Caren Miosga presents AfD leader Tino Chrupalla as a friendly next-door painter who evades critical questions.
- The discussion touches on the Russia ties of AfD politicians, lack of evidence, and sexism within the party.
- Chrupalla portrays himself as a down-to-earth private individual with vague political ambitions.
- Topics like economic policy, labor shortages, childcare, and integration are discussed, while critical confrontations fall flat.
War, fear of war spur global military spending to new record: SIPRI report: New high of $2.4 trillion is ninth straight annual increase, suggesting trend will ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/22/war-fear-of-war-spur-global-military-spending-to-new-record-sipri-report
Quick Glance: Global Military Spending Hits Historic High in 2023
- Global military spending hit a record high of $2.443 billion in 2023 after a 7% increase, as per a report.
- Military expenditure rose consistently over nine years in all regions due to worsening peace and security globally.
- Countries like Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Germany, and the UK saw significant spikes in their military spending.
- Israel notably increased its military spending significantly due to the conflict in the Middle East, particularly a major offensive in Gaza in 2023.
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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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 www.politico.eu/article/robert-habeck-wants-germany-to-rebuild-ukraine/
New casualty figures: Has the tank become obsolete due to a key threat in the Ukraine war?
fr.de/politik/verluste-panzer-ukraine-krieg-drohnen-gefahr-leopard-2-abrams-challenger-93024757.html
Currencies calm but cautious after a weary week: The euro and yen were relatively steady in early Asian trading on Monday and the U.S. dollar stayed near its ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/currencies-calm-cautious-after-weary-week-2024-04-22/
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/
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
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
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/
Londongrad forever? Why the UK may never seize Russian assets: Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.
politico.eu/article/londongrad-forever-uk-never-seize-russia-assets-ukraine-war-sanctions/
Georgia regime pushing Putinesque foreign agent bill: Georgia’s ruling party first attempted to pass a controversial bill on “foreign agents” in March 2023 ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/georgia-regime-pushing-putinesque-foreign-agent-bill/
Ukraine war in the live ticker: +++ 17:16 Biden: New military package for Ukraine "in the next few hours" +++
n-tv.de/politik/17-16-Biden-Neues-Militaerpaket-fuer-Ukraine-in-den-naechsten-Stunden--article23143824.html
The US is now allowed to seize Russian state assets. How would that work?: The big U.S. aid package for Ukraine and other allies that President Joe Biden signed ...
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-treasury-sanctions-assets-congress-0a3bc97a2d6d77ce3650c767db6ea7ed
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied
apnews.com/article/europe-space-astronauts-esa-722d4a59d3958f3ff3d53bcf032d034c
Ukraine will get its U.S. funding. But can that turn the tide?: Ukraine has lost precious time waiting for Congress to come to its rescue, Ukraine’s Volodymyr ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/23/ukraine-congress-funding-russia-war-next/
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
Hackers Linked to Russia’s Military Claim Credit for Sabotaging US Water Utilities
wired.com/story/cyber-army-of-russia-reborn-sandworm-us-cyberattacks/
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
Hatespeech rules during the Ukraine war: Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in prison
spiegel.de/netzwelt/netzpolitik/russland-gericht-verurteilt-meta-sprecher-zu-sechs-jahren-straflager-a-497331fa-9d03-43f8-9c7d-e15be809bbc5
Russia says it has taken Bohdanivka in eastern Ukraine: April 21 (Reuters) - Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Bohdanivka in Ukraine's ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-04-21-russia-says-it-has-taken-bohdanivka-in-eastern-ukraine/
Ukrainian Navy confirms strike on Russian ship in Sevastopol: A Russian salvage ship, the Kommuna, caught fire in the port of the temporarily occupied city of ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452265/
“All countries that can help must help now,” says Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens) in the ZDF today journal, referring to the arms deliveries to Ukraine ... Show more
Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
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/
‘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/
German and American China policy in comparison: Now the friendly thing is over: Chancellor Scholz was just in China and flattered the Communist Party leadership ...
spiegel.de/ausland/us-aussenminister-antony-blinken-in-china-a-13290ec9-8282-46e9-88d8-2e7328468b99
Medvedev wishes the USA a "new civil war": Putin has made it clear that he is counting on fatigue in the West in the war of attrition with Ukraine. Nevertheless ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/medwedjew-wuenscht-den-usa-neuen-buergerkrieg-19668391.html
Chinense president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May: The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating ...
euronews.com/2024/04/25/chinense-president-to-visit-france-serbia-and-hungary-in-may
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 2024 GDP growth seen matching 2023 at 3.6%, finance minister says: Russia's GDP in 2024 is expected to grow at the same rate as in 2023 ...
reuters.com/world/europe/russian-2024-gdp-growth-seen-matching-2023-36-finance-minister-says-2024-04-19/
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
Even without war in the Gulf, pricier petrol is here to stay: Expensive oil could put Donald Trump in the White House
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/17/even-without-war-in-the-gulf-pricier-petrol-is-here-to-stay
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
Kremlin Says U.S. Aid for Ukraine Won’t Change Military Situation: Russia said Thursday that fresh U.S. aid for Ukraine will not change the dynamics on the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kremlin-says-us-aid-for-ukraine-wont-change-military-situation-a84888
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
UK freezes London property linked to Putin ally after ICIJ report - ICIJ: Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the U.K. government has faced criticism for ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/uk-freezes-london-property-linked-to-putin-ally-after-icij-report/
Quick Glance: Freezing of London Property Following ICIJ Report
- Roughly a week after the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists revealed that the London townhouse remained untouched by sanctions against the high-ranking Kremlin official, U.K. authorities froze Igor Komarov's property.
- In February, the ongoing connection between Komarov and the townhouse in Herbert Crescent - a prime location in Central London - was highlighted. The property was acquired in 2007 for over $16.5 million through a British Virgin Islands-based shell company under his control.
- Instead of directly listing Komarov, a trust was indicated as the beneficial owner of the BVI company, Wastom Holdings Ltd., in the submissions under the U.K.'s Register of Overseas Entities.
- It is suggested that the British Government should now disclose details about trusts overseeing properties directly or through companies. This transparency measure would aid in uncovering assets owned by Putin's associates and corrupt individuals, leaving them no refuge.
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
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