Latvian vodka brand Stolichnaya changes its name to Stoli to prove it’s not from Russia ‘To represent peace in Europe and solidarity with Ukraine’ The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
DuckDuckGo Founder Met With Backlash Following Russian Disinformation Filtering Gabriel Weinberg, founder and CEO of the search engine DuckDuckGo, on Wednesday told users the search engine company updated its platform in an attempt to fight against the spread of Russian disinformation. Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022
China is squirming under pressure to condemn Russia. It can’t hold out forever Beijing is struggling to settle on a clear message over Ukraine because it is trying to reconcile the irreconcilable The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2022
"My hope carried me," 11-year-old Ukrainian boy who fled alone to Slovakia says Hassan Al-Khalaf, 11, clung to hope when he trekked across Ukraine by himself, safely reaching Slovakia after joining the masses of refugees escaping Russia's invasion of their country. Reuters · Mar 11, 2022
Russia has already begun Third World War, claims former Ukrainian PM Volodymyr Groysman is urging western governments to help Ukraine more and tells Bel Trew that Vladimir Putin must be stopped The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
Russia limits access to Instagram after ‘calls for violence against Russians’ The move comes a week after Facebook was banned in Russia. The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
Domino's Russian Franchisee Halts Royalties The Russian franchisee of Domino's Pizza Inc (NYSE:DPZ) has paused royalty payments from its restaurants in Russia, Reuters reported. The franchisee will also stop further investments in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Netherlands-based DP Eurasia NV is the independent franchisee of Domino's in Russia. Price Action: DPZ shares are trading lower by… Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022
Russia makes claims of US-backed biological weapon plot at UN Fears claims of plot to use birds to spread disease could be pretext for biological attack by Russia itself The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
‘We’re not getting paid’: the Kyiv businesses trying to reopen Those remaining in Ukrainian capital attempt to adjust to traumatic new normal as Russian forces close in The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
Fantasy Premier League deletes all Russian users from game in response to Ukraine invasion Teams of all Russian users deleted as part of show of support for Ukraine The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
The Guardian view on deglobalisation: McDonald’s quits Moscow Editorial: The exodus of western brands in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine contributes to an existing economic shift The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
Fears mount over Russian chemical weapons as battle for Kyiv accelerates Ukrainian intelligence claims Putin planning ‘false flag’ attack on Chernobyl power plant The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022
Fines, fear, self-censorship: Russia's new Ukraine law casts chill After almost eight hours sitting in a police station and court, Vera Kotova became one of the first people to be judged and fined just under $240 under a new Russian law to punish anyone deemed to have discredited the armed forces. Reuters · Mar 11, 2022
EU leaders announce intention to collectively rearm in face of Putin threat Versailles declaration says Russia’s war in Ukraine has heralded ‘tectonic shift in European history’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022 Biden Throttles Trade between the US and Russia US President Joe Biden on Friday said the United States will revoke Russia's "permanent normal trade relations" status to punish Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. The change will lead to restrictions on a wide range of exports to Russia from the United States, and imports from Russia. Biden signed…
Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022 Herbalife Nutrition Halts Operations In Russia Herbalife Nutrition Ltd (NYSE:HLF) said it will suspend operations in all 62 sales centers in Russia and will not ship products to the country. Further, the company plans to donate any profit from Russia to organizations supporting Ukrainian refugees. Herbalife had about 44,000 active distributors in the country as of February. The company…
Benzinga · Mar 11, 2022 Budweiser Parent Mulls Brewing Pause In Russia Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD) has asked its partner in Russia, Anadolu Efes, to suspend its license to brew Budweiser in Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company also plans to forfeit its profits from the joint venture in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The report cited a spokeswoman for AB InBev…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022 EU Unveils Fourth Set of Sanctions against Russia The European Union will suspend Moscow's privileged trade and economic treatment, crack down on its use of crypto-assets and ban exports to Russia of EU luxury goods and import of iron and steel goods, the head of the European Commission said on Friday. The new measures amount to a fourth…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 11, 2022 Macron warns that Ukraine war will 'deeply destabilise' food supply in Europe, Africa Russia's attack on Ukraine will "deeply destabilise" food supplies in Europe and Africa as some of the world's most fertile agricultural land goes unplanted, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 Ukraine woman who escaped Mariupol maternity ward gives birth Mariana Vishegirskaya, wearing same dotted pyjamas, is photographed holding newborn daughter
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 After Russia’s war on Ukraine, imperial fantasies must give way to cooperation Letters: Readers respond to an article by Martin Kettle arguing that the west must find a way to live with Russia
ABC News · Mar 11, 2022 The art world has come under Russia's attack, but the community is fighting back to keep Ukraine's cultural identity alive As Russia continues to bombard Ukraine, the art world remains defiant with stories emerging of how the community is fighting to protect their cultural and artistic identity. This is how Ukrainians are getting creative in times of war.
StockNews.com · Mar 11, 2022 2 Cybersecurity Stocks Wall Street Predicts Will Rally 35% or More The cybersecurity industry is expected to grow markedly, driven by growing demand and increased government investments amid a perceived heightened cyberattack risk from Russia. Thus, Wall Street analysts expect the stocks of fundamentally solid cybersecurity companies CrowdStrike (CRWD) and Okta Inc (OKTA) to surge more than 35% in price in…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022 Ukraine Urges Israel to Step up Support and Sanction Russia Ukraine's ambassador urged Israel on Friday to step up its support for Ukraine by sanctioning Moscow, accepting more Ukrainian refugees and sending defense equipment. Israel has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and sent humanitarian aid, but has maintained contacts with Moscow, with which it coordinates strikes in Syria and which…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 British American Tobacco halts Russia sales after U-turn Owner of brands including Rothmans had said it would still sell products – but will now pull out