Britain, Canada and Australia decline so far to expel Russian diplomats UK foreign secretary Liz Truss said cooperation with Moscow is over but has not yet acted in line with EU nations The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
EU divisions over Ukraine to be laid bare in No 10 meeting Analysis: Boris Johnson to tread fine line between Germany and Poland as leaders discuss Russia sanctions The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2022
Analysis-China's balancing act over Ukraine offers Washington a subtle 'win' China's abstentions on U.N. votes to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine are a "win", said the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, underscoring how Beijing's balancing act between its partner Russia and the West may be the best outcome for Washington. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities on Wednesday, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow. Los Angeles Times · Apr 7, 2022
More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022
Vladimir Putin thought he could play hardball with Moldova's economy and keep it at Russia's mercy. It's backfiring While Moldova has long demanded Russia withdraw troops from the separatist region of Transnistria, its residents are split on the likelihood of an attack from Russia's troops. ABC News · Apr 6, 2022
Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Russia, Putin’s daughters WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of sanctions on two Russian banks and wealthy individuals, including President Vladimir Putin’s daughters, following revelations of atrocities in Ukraine, the White House announced. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022
No Evidence to Support Widespread Use of Fourth COVID Shot, Say EU Agencies EU health agencies said on Wednesday there was no evidence to support the use of a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna in the general population, but they recommend a second booster for people aged 80 and above. There is no clear evidence in the European… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022
Breaking Ranks with EU, Hungary Says Ready to Pay for Russian Gas in Roubles Hungary said on Wednesday it was prepared to pay roubles for Russian gas, breaking ranks with the European Union which has sought a united front in opposing Moscow's demand for payment in the currency. Hungary will pay for shipments in roubles if Russia asks it to, Prime Minister Viktor Orban… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022
Dublin Airport unveils new five point plan to deal with Easter security queues Passengers are still advised to arrive three and a half hours early over the 'coming weeks' Dublin Live · Apr 6, 2022
US, UK up Russia Sanctions as Kyiv Warns of Eastern Attack The US and Britain announced new sanctions against Russia Wednesday after Ukraine said hundreds of civilians were found dead around its capital, as Kyiv warned residents in the east of the country to get out "now" ahead of a feared assault. The White House unveiled measures targeting Russia's top public… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022
Johnson says Russian actions close to ‘genocide’ as UK imposes new sanctions Britain joined the United States and the EU in announcing a fresh wave of economic measures against the regime in Moscow. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
US and Europe behind majority of global ecological damage, says study Groundbreaking report is first to assign responsibility for damage caused by 160 countries in past 50 years The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022
More sanctions hit Russia as Zelenskyy warns of new wartime hardships KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies moved to impose sharp new sanctions against Moscow. Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 EU officials say it's too early to consider 4th COVID dose European health officials say it’s too early to consider giving a fourth dose of messenger RNA coronavirus vaccines to most people, but say an extra booster can be administered to people over age 80
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022 At NATO, Biden's top diplomat keeps eye toward leaders not condemning Putin BRUSSELS — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in friendly territory: the headquarters of NATO where European leaders, almost to a man and woman, are supportive of U.S.-led efforts to punish Russia and help Ukraine.
Benzinga · Apr 6, 2022 AstraZeneca's Ultomiris Shows Sustained Improvements In Functional Activities In Neuromuscular Disease AstraZeneca Plc (NASDAQ:AZN) shared new and prolonged follow-up results from the Phase 3 CHAMPION-MG trial open-label extension (OLE) of Ultomiris (ravulizumab-cwvz) in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). Ultomiris demonstrated long-term efficacy, with improvements in activities of daily living, muscle strength, and quality of life sustained through 60 weeks. Ultomiris was also well tolerated throughout…
Reuters · Apr 6, 2022 Finnish customs impound art works worth 42 million euros on way back to Russia Finnish customs said on Wednesday they had stopped works of art worth around 42 million euros ($46 million) from being returned to Russia last weekend due to European Union sanctions, and would consult with Brussels on their status as luxury goods.
Reuters · Apr 6, 2022 Explainer-What's at stake in France's presidential election? The French vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that will determine who runs the European Union's second-largest economy, and its only member with a permanent U.N. Security Council seat, as war rages on the bloc's doorstep.
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Reuters · Apr 6, 2022 Malta resists EU pressure to stop selling citizenship Malta rebuffed EU calls to stop selling citizenship on Wednesday, telling the European Commission that the granting of citizenship falls within the national competence of a member state "and it should remain as such".
France 24 · Apr 6, 2022 Sanctions on Russia: Where will Europe get its coal now? We take a look at the EU’s fifth round of sanctions on Russia and the proposal for a ban on Russian coal imports. If passed, it could be a symbolic step toward curbing European dependence on Russian fossil fuels. But the EU will need to look elsewhere for its coal…
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 Russian troops accused of blocking rescue of Ukrainian civilians trapped beneath rubble in Borodyanka Hundreds of residents in the heavily shelled town near Kyiv remain beneath the wreckage, authorities fear
Reuters · Apr 6, 2022 Easy Russia sanctions exhausted, U.S. and allies face economic bite As the world's wealthy democratic powers roll out new sanctions against Russia in response to horrifying images of executed Ukrainians in the city of Bucha, it has become clear that the easiest options are now exhausted and stark differences have emerged among allies over next steps.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2022 More sanctions on Russia on tap as Zelenskyy warns of new hardships KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces Wednesday carried out punishing strikes against key Ukrainian cities, brushing aside mounting world outrage over the execution-style killings of civilians even as Washington and its Western allies prepared to impose tighter new sanctions against Moscow.