Binance defies calls to block Russian users from crypto exchange March 2, 2022 The chief executive of Binance has defied calls to freeze the accounts of Russian users amid conflict with Ukraine.
Airbus exits Russia as aviation industry cut off March 2, 2022 Airbus has become the latest company to cut off Russia by halting its support for the country's aviation industry.
London top indexes post stellar day on commodities boom March 2, 2022 London top indexes staged a stellar day yesterday as investors poured into industrial stocks as commodity prices soared. The capital’s premier FTSE 100 index climbed 1.36 per cent to 7,429.56 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, advanced 1.34 per cent to 20,775.82 points. [...]
Putin accused of attempted genocide as UN passes resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine March 2, 2022 The United Nations officially condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today, with Boris Johnson saying that “we are united in our abhorrence to the evil actions” of Vladimir Putin. The UN’s general assembly voted 147 to five, with 34 abstentions, to pass the motion of censure this evening as Ukraine’s largest cities come under intensified bombing. [...]
Pressure grows on pension providers to scrap Russian investments March 2, 2022 Pressure is growing on the UK’s biggest pension and insurance fund managers to slash their Russian exposure.
Chelsea: Abramovich confirms London club is up for sale March 2, 2022 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has tonight confirmed that his club is up for sale with the net proceeds going to help Ukrainian war victims. The Premier League club owner confirmed the news in a statement on the club’s website and says the decision “is in the best interest of the club”. In a statement, he [...]
Ukraine war Day 6: Russia admits close to 500 of its troops are dead with thousands wounded March 2, 2022 Some 498 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine, with 1,597 wounded, Russia’s Defence Ministry said in its first report of military casualties since the country invaded its eastern European neighbour last week. Moreover, the Russian bombardment of Kharkiv in Ukraine has killed 21 people and hurt 112, a Ukrainian official said. Some Russian planes [...]
Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy vows not to take on any more Russian clients March 2, 2022 Magic Circle law firm Allen & Overy has vowed not take on any more Russian clients, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The City of London law firm said it is “reviewing” its “Russia-related portfolio” with a view to stopping “all Russia-linked work that goes against our values.” The firm also said it will [...]
They are coming: Calls to stop Russian tankers heading for Kent March 2, 2022 The government must immediately intervene to stop two Russian tankers – containing enough liquid gas to supply the UK for up to 12 days – from docking in Kent at the weekend, a union said this afternoon. The Boris Vilkitsky and Fedor Litke are bound for Grain LNG with plans to unload on Sunday, according [...]
Government confirms Russia can still send oil and gas to the UK despite port sanctions March 2, 2022 The government confirms Russia can still send oil and gas to the UK, despite a ban on the country's ships docking at British ports.