Over 100 UK companies admit to breaching Russia sanctions November 6, 2023 Nearly 130 UK companies have admitted to breaching Russia-related sanctions, new data has revealed, raising the prospect of a wave of corporate penalties being issued by the UK's sanctions enforcement agency.
More than a year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine some firms still can’t – or won’t – quit Moscow May 25, 2023 Some global companies are still operating in Russia more than a year on from the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Firms were quick to respond to the full-scale war, which broke out last February, with some saying they would quit Russia immediately and others curtailing imports or new investment. Billions of pounds of factories, energy holdings [...]
Russia – Ukraine: Western officials tout peace talks with Putin November 4, 2023 Ukraine has fought back against Russian aggression but Vladimir Putin shows no sign of turning back
War games: UK pilots to hold joint mission with Germany in Nato member Estonia, right on Russia’s border March 6, 2023 British pilots are set to conduct joint air policing missions in Estonia alongside the German air force for the first time. It comes as the UK prepares take over from Germany to lead the Nato mission in Estonia, which borders Russia. Royal Air Force and German Air Force Typhoon jets will take part in the [...]
Davis Cup finals 2022: Eight nations out to claim Russia’s crown in Malaga November 22, 2022 British interest in the Davis Cup has long faded this year given the side’s return to obscurity in the international team tennis tournament. Bar their 2015 victory, Great Britain have struggled in living memory to perform in the tournament, which now has a new hub city-based format. But sport does not begin and end with [...]
Russia finds huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory May 12, 2024 Russia has found huge oil and gas reserves in British Antarctic territory, potentially leading to drilling in the pristine region.
Oligarch: Putin and Russia won’t be stopped by ineffective sanctions September 26, 2023 Oligarch Oleg Deripaska said Russia and Putin have weathered Western sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine
UK hints at fresh sanctions after Navalny’s death in Russia February 18, 2024 The UK could launch fresh sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, the foreign secretary hinted.
Berlusconi: Ex Italy PM and long-time Putin ally blames Russia’s war in Ukraine on president Zelensky February 13, 2023 Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi has blamed Ukraine’s president for Russia’s invasion, again putting him at odds with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s support for Kyiv. Mr Berlusconi, whose Forza Italia party is part of Ms Meloni’s right-wing coalition government, is a long-time friend and ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He said the war in [...]
Polymetal looks to sell-up and quit Russia over nationalisation fears February 19, 2024 Polymetal has been looking to leave the war-torn market for months