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Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli pulls out of Russia: Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli is withdrawing from the Russian market.
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Chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli pulls out of Russia
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Chocolate producer: Lindt & Sprüngli withdraws from the Russian market for good: Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli, which has also been based in ...
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Chocolate producer: Lindt & Sprüngli withdraws from the Russian market for ...
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Swiss companies withdraw - No more fine chocolate for Russia: Image problems and counter-sanctions threaten: Russia is becoming a risky market for traditional ...
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Swiss companies withdraw - No more fine chocolate for Russia
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Ukraine war: the latest developments: Russia attacked Ukraine. You can find all the news and reactions to the Ukraine war in our news blog.
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Ukraine war: the latest developments
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Reactions to the Ukraine war - Companies on Lake Zurich give Russia the cold shoulder
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Reactions to the Ukraine war - Companies on Lake Zurich give Russia the ...
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France - Lidl grows strongly in February: War has been raging in Ukraine for two weeks. Solidarity in the industry continues. Various companies are closing their ...
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France - Lidl grows strongly in February
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In politics, reality rarely matches rhetoric. And the reality is Britain will probably never seize Russia’s money. 🔗 www.politico.eu/article/londongrad-forever-uk-never-seize-russia-assets-ukraine-war-sanctions/
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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record: 3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record
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3 Russians parachute from Stratosphere to North Pole, set world record
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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from Putin: Due to the threat of US sanctions, numerous Chinese banks are now withdrawing from ...
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Big blow for Moscow: Chinese banks are increasingly turning away from ...
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments: Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) trolled Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) with a pair of amendments that ...
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Moskowitz trolls Greene with foreign aid amendments
Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
  • Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."

  • Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.

  • The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
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ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for Ukraine aid
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ECB’s Lagarde digs in as US pushes Europe on using Russian assets for ...
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost: CIA Director Bill Burns on Thursday said Ukraine could lose the war by the end of 2024 without ...
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CIA chief warns Ukraine could lose war this year without US boost
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
  • CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.

  • Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.

  • There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.

  • Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War
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Sizing up the China-Russia ‘New Axis’: In a recent post, I tried to warn people about the substantial and growing chance of World War 3 ...
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Sizing up the China-Russia ‘New Axis’
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Crimean Solidarity journalist convicted of ‘abusing freedom of media’ in posts about Crimean Tatar political prisoners
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Crimean Solidarity journalist convicted of ‘abusing freedom of media’ in ...
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“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.
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‘A bumpy ride:’ CEO of MacPaw, developer of apps for Apple devices, on business during war
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‘A bumpy ride:’ CEO of MacPaw, developer of apps for Apple devices ...
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Russian broker hopes to free up $500-million with frozen asset swap : Under the swap deal, foreign investors would have the opportunity to use funds frozen in ...
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Russian broker hopes to free up $500-million with frozen asset swap
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Estonian Prime Minister: ‘It’s a question of when they will start the next war’: Kaja Kallas calls for more investment in defense and believes that the EU must ...
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Estonian Prime Minister: ‘It’s a question of when they will start the next ...
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Energy security in danger: EU agency warns against abandoning Russian natural gas
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Energy security in danger: EU agency warns against abandoning Russian ...
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Oil-rich regions in Kazakhstan brace for floods, Siberian rivers burst in Russia: YANVARTSEVO, Kazakhstan, April 19 (Reuters) - Kazakhstan braced on Friday for ...
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Oil-rich regions in Kazakhstan brace for floods, Siberian rivers burst in ...
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Eco from April 18, 2024 from April 18, 2024 at 10:30 p.m.: News, magazines, documentaries, discussions, culture, sports, shows, comedies, films, series ...
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Eco from April 18, 2024 from April 18, 2024 at 10:30 p.m.
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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 ...
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Raiffeisen expects push from ECB to cut back on activities in Russia
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War: The following is the April 16, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter ...
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Ukraine Business Roundup — Business & War
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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First quarter: Danone records loss in sales: Danone starts the new year with a decline in sales. In addition to negative currency effects ...
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First quarter: Danone records loss in sales
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Raiffeisen’s Stalling Russia Strategy Gets ECB Reality Check: Raiffeisen Bank International AG’s protracted efforts to extract cash from its lucrative Russian ...
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Raiffeisen’s Stalling Russia Strategy Gets ECB Reality Check
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Lufthansa avoids Iran: Consequences of the Middle East conflict for air traffic: The Middle East conflict is affecting global air traffic. Lufthansa cancels ...
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Lufthansa avoids Iran: Consequences of the Middle East conflict for air ...
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Over 2,000 imported components found in Russian Su-series fighter jets – Ukraine intel - Euromaidan Press
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Over 2,000 imported components found in Russian Su-series fighter jets – ...
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PM Shmyhal meets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen: Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen held talks on the long-awaited U.S ...
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PM Shmyhal meets with US Treasury Secretary Yellen
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Microsoft warns that Russia's online influence campaigns targeting US elections have picked up pace
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Microsoft warns that Russia's online influence campaigns targeting US ...
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Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has begun: The focus of the new campaign is to spread "divisive content ...
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Microsoft says Russian disinformation campaign targeting US election has ...
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF: The IMF estimates Russia's economy will grow faster than the likes of the US, UK and Germany this ...
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Russia to grow faster than all advanced economies says IMF
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
  • The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.

  • IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.

  • While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.

  • Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
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Europe's Defense Dilemma: How to Balance Costs and Benefits?: What are the economic impacts of increased security spending in Europe? Euronews highlights the ...
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Europe's Defense Dilemma: How to Balance Costs and Benefits?
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Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia: Robert Habeck makes a surprise visit to Ukraine. The city of Chernihiv ...
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Ukraine War: Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Targets in Crimea and Russia
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Europe's defence dilemma: How to weigh up the costs and benefits: What are the economic implications of heightened security expenditure in Europe? Euronews ...
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Europe's defence dilemma: How to weigh up the costs and benefits
Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
  • The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.

  • While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.

  • The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.

  • Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
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Billionaire, 64, who disappeared during hike 'living with mistress in Moscow': Karl-Erivan Haub was training for a ski mountaineering race at the Matterhorn ...
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Billionaire, 64, who disappeared during hike 'living with mistress in ...
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#Gravitas | US is threatening to slap more sanctions on Iran for attacking Israel. How do sanctions even work? Western sanctions have not had much effect on ... Show more
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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 ...
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Raiffeisen Touts Russia ‘Expansion’ in Job Ads Despite Intended Exit – FT
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New sanctions: Now Russia is to supply even more metals to China: According to Bloomberg, new sanctions imposed by the USA and Great Britain will lead to Russia ...
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New sanctions: Now Russia is to supply even more metals to China
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China Disguising Imported Russian Copper as Scrap to Avoid Sanctions – Reuters: China has begun disguising imported Russian copper wire as scrap metal to avoid ...
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China Disguising Imported Russian Copper as Scrap to Avoid Sanctions – ...
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Aluminum, Nickel Spike on LME After Russian Metal Hit By US, UK Sanctions: Aluminum and nickel surged on the London Metal Exchange as traders responded to new US ...
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Aluminum, Nickel Spike on LME After Russian Metal Hit By US, UK Sanctions
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Opinion | China’s Nuclear Ambitions Have Changed the World: Should the U.S. forswear launching nukes first in combat?
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Opinion | China’s Nuclear Ambitions Have Changed the World
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Kraftwerk refines Dresden's music summer: Your daily DNN Dresden update: In your inbox every morning around 7 a.m.
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Kraftwerk refines Dresden's music summer
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Russian soldiers are banned from using their smartphones. But a lack of discipline and a desire for attention means they use them anyway ... Show more
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Michal Strnad: The Czech Billionaire Refitting Soviet Tanks for Ukraine: Michal Strnad’s father started refurbishing combat vehicles in the 1990s ...
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Michal Strnad: The Czech Billionaire Refitting Soviet Tanks for Ukraine
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Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have begun: Russia-linked accounts are disseminating divisive content aimed at US audiences ...
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Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting US election have ...
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Dubai-based Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says: LONDON: The Telegram messaging app, one of the most popular social media platforms in ...
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Dubai-based Telegram platform to hit 1 bln users within year, founder says
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U.S., U.K. Widen Ban on Russian Metals in Bid to Disrupt Revenues: The United States and Britain took joint action on Friday to widen a ban on Russian metals ...
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U.S., U.K. Widen Ban on Russian Metals in Bid to Disrupt Revenues
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ARD interviews head of Ukrainian secret service: These are the findings: In an interview with Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the HUR, it is clear that Ukraine is ...
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ARD interviews head of Ukrainian secret service: These are the findings
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Microsoft's security threat division sees evidence of more Russian disinformation efforts
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Microsoft's security threat division sees evidence of more Russian ...
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US, says 'China backing Russian military expansion.' Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken to raise concerns during China visit Rahesha Sehgal tells you more Watch ... Show more   wionews.com/videos   #USAChina
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Russia's 'petal' land mines devastating Ukraine: Russian forces are spreading surface land mines by the thousands in Ukraine's east. The plastic weapons' petal ...
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Russia's 'petal' land mines devastating Ukraine
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Ukraine is Europe’s problem now: The US Congress will probably pass a version of a Ukraine aid package soon, but we shouldn’t hold our breath ...
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Ukraine is Europe’s problem now
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Sydbank director joins Ecco supervisory board: Karen Frøsig becomes second chairwoman of the Bredebro-based shoe company. A few weeks ago ...
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Sydbank director joins Ecco supervisory board
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A plea for more realism in the Ukraine war: Hardly any change on the front line for a year and a half, lack of resources for large-scale offensives ...
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A plea for more realism in the Ukraine war