Chelsea facing calls to clarify Roman Abramovich role February 27, 2022 Chelsea are facing calls to publicly clarify Roman Abramovich’s role after he said he had handed the club’s “stewardship and care” to trustees of its charitable foundation. Ministers have been urged to seize billionaire Abramovich’s assets on the basis of his links to the Russian state in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. [...]
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss backs energy sanctions against Russia February 27, 2022 Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has called for limits on oil and gas imports from Russia, following the country's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine war day four: Russian Army enters country’s second-largest city as fighting continues February 27, 2022 Russian troops have entered Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv and fighting is under way in the streets, Ukrainian authorities have said. Oleh Sinehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional administration, said Ukrainian forces are fighting Russian troops in the city and asked civilians not to leave their homes. Russian troops approached Kharkiv, which is located about [...]
‘No more words, it’s time to act’: Poland refuses to play Russia in World Cup play-off game February 26, 2022 Poland have said it will not play its 2022 World Cup play-off game with Russia in Moscow on March 24 following its invasion of Ukraine. “In light of the escalation of the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine, the Polish national team is not going to play a match against Russian Republic,” President of the Polish [...]
Ukraine invasion: markets one step closer to “peak uncertainty” February 25, 2022 | City Talk We’re all shocked and saddened by events in Ukraine. Although we are talking here about the impact on markets, we acknowledge first and foremost that this is a human crisis with potentially awful consequences for millions of people. However, at times like this our clients expect us to stay level headed, which is what we’re [...]
BP under pressure to exit Rosneft stake February 24, 2022 BP is facing intensifying pressure to exit its near 20 per cent stake in Kremlin-backed energy group Rosneft.
War in Europe kills 50 so far: Ukraine begs EU for urgent air defences while Russian Army conquers Chernobyl February 24, 2022 Ukraine is urging the European Union to urgently provide air defence and anti-missile support, and to use “all means” to jam Russian satelitte signals. The plea for help comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russian forces are trying to seize the Chernobyl nuclear plant, site of the world’s worst nuclear disaster. At the same time, Nato [...]
Uefa calls meeting to move Champions League final from Russia February 24, 2022 European football’s governing body Uefa has called an extraordinary meeting for tomorrow morning when it is expected to strip Russia of the Champions League final. St Petersburg had been due to stage the biggest game in club football on 28 May but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine this week has seen pressure on Uefa to move [...]
Commodities rally amid fears of shortages after Russia invades Ukraine February 24, 2022 Aluminium, nickel and zinc have boomed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which has boosted long-standing rallies in the materials.
German politicians rule out new gas contracts with Russia amid spiking gas prices February 24, 2022 German politicians rule out new gas contracts with Russia, following the country's invasion of Ukraine, with gas prices spiking amid supply fears.