Russia, Ukraine and Putin

Russia's Feb oil exports from western ports seen down 8% m/m as sanctions bite
Russia's crude oil exports from its western ports in February are set to fall by 8% versus January's plan as Moscow increases ...
China Is Quietly Taking Over Russia's Tech Market
Once a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, China banned the activity in 2021, citing financial and environmental concerns ...
Zelensky says Putin is ‘afraid’ of peace talks after Russia questions Kyiv’s legitimacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of being “afraid” to engage in peace talks after his Russian counterpart claimed Kyiv’s government was illegitimate ...
Dutch bank ING to exit Russia after striking deal with Moscow investor
By Mateusz Rabiega and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) -Dutch bank ING Groep said on Tuesday it had reached an ...
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Russia building terminal with end-to-end biometrics at Sochi airport
The project is being implemented in two stages: terminal arrangement, and then coordination of technical parameters for the ...
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Digital RUB: Moscow ‘Pilots Use of CBDC in Budgetary Payments’
The digital RUB rollout claims new breakthrough after Russian gov’t and Central Bank announce “trial” of the CBDC in ...
Russian military reports capture of new village in eastern Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that its troops had taken control of the village of Novoielyzavetivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, near the logistics centre of Pokrovsk, the latest ...
Russian army recruitment drops 80% in Moscow — as fighters from Asia and Africa fill the ranks for cash: report
The number of Russians signing up to fight in Ukraine at Moscow recruitment centers have dropped 80% over the last six months ...