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Inside the luxury life of Putin's secret girlfriend as Ukraine goes through hell

The gymnast was once described as “Russia ’s most flexible woman“

Irish Mirror · Mar 12, 2022

Facebook Owner Defends Policy on Calls for Violence that Angered Russia

Facebook owner Meta Platforms said Friday that a temporary change in its content policy, only for Ukraine, was needed to let users voice opposition to Russia's attack, as Russia opened a criminal case after the company said it would allow posts such as "death to the Russian invaders." Russian prosecutors…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Deutsche Bank Pulls Out of Russia

Germany's biggest lender Deutsche Bank said Friday it was following other international companies in shutting down its operations in Russia in protest of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "Like some international peers and in line with our legal and regulatory obligations, we are in the process of winding down our remaining…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Commentary: What more can the West do to help Ukraine?

On March 8, the United States banned the import of Russian oil and gas, the latest in a slew of sanctions imposed on Russia since the invasion. But from Kyiv to the halls of Congress, people are urging that the West do more. So what more can and should be…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 12, 2022

Russia Seeks Indian Investment in its Oil and Gas Sector

Russia urged India to deepen its investments in the sanction-hit country's oil and gas sector, and is keen on expanding the sales networks of Russian companies in Asia's third-largest economy. Russia's economy faces its deepest crisis since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, as the West imposes severe sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine war: ‘Credible reports’ of Russia using cluster bombs in populated areas, says UN

Human rights agency warns Moscow that these actions could amount to war crimes

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Russia Says Sanctions Could Threaten Space Hub

Russia’s space agency has sent NASA and other international partners a letter demanding an end to sanctions, saying they could threaten the International Space Station. In a tweet Saturday, the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, said the letter appealed to the space agencies of the United States, Canada and Europe…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 12, 2022

SY A: Italy seizes one of the world’s largest superyachts owned by Russian businessman

The vessel, called “SY A”, is in storage at the northeastern port of Trieste

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

As companies leave Russia, their assets could be seized

Hundreds of foreign brands have suspended operations in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine began

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

‘People here are in panic’ after Russian air strikes, says Dnipro citizen

Missiles hit not just military targets but civilian building, Daria Matveytseva said.

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022