Russia ‘will survive’ if kicked out of SWIFT system, says VTB chief executive December 19, 2021 Russia's financial system would to cope even if it was disconnected from the SWIFT payments system, says VTB Bank's chief executive.
Fears of Russian invasion rise as Kremlin sends demands to Nato and US December 18, 2021 Russia has sent a list of demands to NATO as the country amasses more and more troops near Ukraine's eastern border.
Biden rules out military action in Ukraine despite deepening Russia tensions December 10, 2021 US president Joe Biden ruled out using American troops to defend Ukraine earlier this week, despite the looming threat of a Russian invasion.
Pipe down: Kremlin tells US to stop interfering in Nord Stream 2 project November 29, 2021 Russia has warned the US not to put further pressure on any party over the certification of the $11bn Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Moldova asks EU for help after Gazprom’s gas flow closure October 12, 2021 Moldova is asking European countries for help after Russian energy corporation Gazprom drastically reduced gas shipments to the country. As reported by the Financial Times, Moldova is requesting emergency gas supplies through Romania to relieve pressure, reducing shortages and easing the increase in prices. Gas supplies in the country have fallen by a third as [...]