Oleg Deripaska: Putin ‘favourite’ with strong ties to UK politics Quiet Russian oligarch who hosted former Labour minister Peter Mandelson on his yacht in Corfu The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022
Russia plans to seize assets of western companies that pull out Vladimir Putin prepares economic retaliation for western sanctions, including laws to impound $10bn of leased airline jets The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022
'No way around it': Canberra drivers react to rising fuel prices Canberra drivers expressed frustration over the hike in prices but recognised the significance of sanctions against Russia. The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2022
Ukraine is not developing biological weapons, US intelligence official assures senators WASHINGTON — Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers Thursday that Ukraine is not pursuing biological or nuclear weapons, a claim that U.S. officials have described as part of a broader Russian campaign of disinformation. Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022
Fuel price campaigner reveals how drivers can reduce consumption by 25 per cent Petrol and diesel prices have soared to record highs in the UK amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022
Terrifying footage shows vacuum bomb as Russia confirm use of weapon The video shows a TOS-1A rocket launcher being deployed. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022
There is no “Putin wing” of the GOP Republicans may say they oppose Putin, but they keep siding with the Russian dictator over Democrats and democracy Salon · Mar 10, 2022
Welcoming Ukraine refugees could help settle EU migration rows - top official The EU's welcome to people fleeing Russia's war in Ukraine raises hope the bloc might be able to overcome deep disagreements over hosting refugees from elsewhere in the world, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Thursday. Reuters · Mar 10, 2022
Senate confirms Pagan in USTR post tasked with addressing Russia's WTO status - Roll Call The Senate confirms ambassador to WTO as lawmakers ready legislation that would push for Russian removal from the trade body. Roll Call · Mar 10, 2022
Superyacht rumoured to belong to Vladimir Putin worth €600m swarmed by Italian officials as they demand owners name Authorities were debating whether or not to seize the luxury vessel, named Scheherazade, under sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022
Florida GOP lawmakers ask Biden to keep sanctions against Venezuela’s Maduro Florida Republican lawmakers asked President Joe Biden and two of his Cabinet secretaries in a letter Thursday to commit to maintaining current sanctions against Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his associates following the administration’s recent outreach to Venezuela. McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 10, 2022
What it means to go AWOL and what could happen to British soldiers going to fight in Ukraine At least four British soldiers are believed to have travelled to Ukraine to fight Russia - but ministers have warned they face serious consequences Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022
3 ETFs to Buy as Commodity Prices Surge Global commodity prices are soaring due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, which is aggravating an existing global supply chain crisis. Thus, we think investing in commodity ETFs Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC), First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund (FTGC), and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust… StockNews.com · Mar 10, 2022
Scottish football's Russia blackout as SFA and SPFL show Ukraine broadcast support The SFA and SPFL have taken the decision in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 10, 2022 Ukraine Recap: how can Putin be stopped? Two weeks into Russia’s war on Ukraine and the small sense of optimism some of us felt this time last week at the strength of the resistance to Putin’s war machine has given way to dismay at the atrocities we are now seeing daily as Russian forces lay siege to…
Daily Record · Mar 10, 2022 Scottish Premiership blacked out in Russia as SFA takes action after Ukraine invasion A joint statement with the SPFL confirmed that Scottish football will no longer be broadcast.
Benzinga · Mar 10, 2022 Egypt Puts Three-Month Ban On Food Exports: Report The Egyptian government is halting the export of primary food staples in order to build its food reserves in the wake of the Russian war in Ukraine.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2022 Will the EU start to take Ukraine’s membership seriously? Analysis: Zelenskiy once played a TV president turned down by Merkel, but how real are his country’s prospects?
Reuters · Mar 10, 2022 Sweden plans to up defence budget to 2% of GDP as Russia threat looms Sweden's government said on Thursday it planned to boost annual spending on defence to 2% of gross domestic product in response to a deteriorating security situation in Europe following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2022 Boris Johnson 'fears' Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine, PM announces In the most high-ranking warning yet, the Prime Minister said Russia are showing the signs of being ready for a chemical weapons attack in the Ukraine war and 'I fear they may' deploy the illegal weapons
Benzinga · Mar 10, 2022 Benchmark Lists Impact Of Russia-Ukraine Crisis On Semiconductor Industry Benchmark analyst Mark Miller observed how the Russia -Ukraine crisis affected the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
Reuters · Mar 10, 2022 UK PM Johnson says he fears Russia will deploy chemical weapons in Ukraine British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday he feared Russia would deploy chemical weapons in Ukraine.
Liverpool Echo · Mar 10, 2022 Asda, Sainsbury's and Aldi pull spirits, sweets, fish and more from shelves Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury's and others have removed many items in recent days
Irish Mirror · Mar 10, 2022 Vladimir Putin's nuclear threat is very 'real' for Irish Government as Russian troops labelled 'reckless' “Let me be very clear in relation to what is happening in Ukraine, we are not neutral."
Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2022 Russian fills entire fridge with McDonald's as Big Mac meals sell for £250 after closures A photo shared on Reddit showed the person's fridge rammed full of at least 50 burgers, while others have started selling Big Macs online in Russia for £250