Russia’s ex PM and President Medvedev threatens to nuke Germany over Putin arrest warrant March 24, 2023 The former President and prime minister of Russia Dmitry Medvedev appears to have threatened Germany with a nuclear attack this morning. The controversial politician made the claim on Twitter in response to the International Criminal Court’s decision to issue an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin, for war crimes. This comes after Germany, which was one [...]
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hastens peak for global carbon emissions October 27, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will catalyse the consumption peak in fossil fuels and global emissions across the world, says the IEA.
Russia’s war in Ukraine: China premier Xi in show of support for Putin with leaders to meet in Moscow March 17, 2023 China says President Xi Jinping will visit Russia from Monday to Wednesday in an apparent show of support for Vladimir Putin. No other details were given but China has declared a “no-limits” friendship with Russia and refused to condemn Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine — while declaring the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries be [...]
EU spent £4.5bn buying HALF of Russia’s LNG supplies… despite pledge to wean West off Kremlin August 30, 2023 European Union countries spent over £4.5bn buying over half of all Russia's LNG supplies during the first seven months of this year.
Carlsberg CEO: Russia has ‘stolen our business’ October 31, 2023 Carlsberg has cut all ties with its Russian business and refuses to enter a deal with Russia's government.
Journalist charged in Russia with failing to register as foreign agent October 19, 2023 A Russian-American journalist has been detained in Russia and charged with failing to register as a foreign agent.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine costs Brits an extra £1,000 in higher bills, data reveals February 21, 2023 Higher gas prices in the year has cost the average Brit £1,000 in the year following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to ECIU.
Russia’s war in Ukraine marks ‘sea change’ in use of intelligence, GCHQ boss says December 29, 2022 The conflict in Ukraine has represented a “sea change” in the release of secret intelligence to inform public debate, the head of the GCHQ spy agency has said. Sir Jeremy Fleming said the release of details by western intelligence agencies of the Russian military build-up in the run up to the invasion had helped counter Moscow’s narrative [...]
‘No limits friendship’: Why is China premier Xi in Moscow – and can he help end Russia’s war in Ukraine? March 20, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit that shows off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and offers a welcome political lift for Russian President Vladimir Putin as the fighting in Ukraine slows to a grinding war of attrition. China and Russia have described Mr Xi’s trip as part of efforts to [...]
Explainer-in-brief: The Black Sea grain deal is in jeopardy after Russia’s exit November 2, 2022 Three more vessels carrying grain left Ukraine yesterday – despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal that was allowing stocks to leave through the Black Sea. Russia has exited the deal claiming Ukraine is using the safe corridor to attack its ships. Ukraine, the UN and Turkey are left with coordinating new shipments, in the hope [...]