UK to phase out import of Russian oil by end of 2022 in further invasion sanction Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said it would give ‘more than enough time’ for businesses to adjust. The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Up to 4,000 Russian troops killed in Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine, says US Poland to give all its MiG-29 fighter jets to the US in a plan to allow them to be used by Ukraine's military Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2022
McDonald’s, KFC and Starbucks are among companies criticised for not pulling out of Russia McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Starbucks continue to operate in the country Manchester Evening News · Mar 8, 2022
Canada to send 150 additional troops to Latvia Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday his country was sending 150 additional troops to Latvia and extending its military operations in eastern Europe, known as Operation Reassurance, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Reuters · Mar 8, 2022
'We've painted our house blue and yellow to show our support for Ukraine' The colourful house can be seen by motorists driving up the Afan Valley and the owners hope it will make them stop and think for a moment about the Russian war on the eastern European state Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022
U.S. estimates 2,000 to 4,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine war "I think Putin's assumptions have turned out to be profoundly flawed." Axios · Mar 8, 2022
Russia shares photo of WNBA star Brittney Griner in custody Ms Griner plays for both the WNBA and a team in Russia The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Ukraine: how negotiations could stop the war and what needs to happen first After two weeks of war in Ukraine, the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the region and the persistent risk of wider escalation make a rapidly negotiated end to the war more urgent than ever. But the prospects for a success of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are slim. The Conversation · Mar 8, 2022
Russia-Ukraine war: Biden bans US imports of Russian oil and gas US president says move aims to put pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end deadly attacks on Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022
Don't push India too hard on Russia: MP A Labor MP says it could be counterintuitive to apply too much public pressure on India to condemn Russia's aggression, backing the rising power into a corner. AAP · Mar 8, 2022
Fuel and food prices set to rise as Russian invasion affects Australia’s economy Reliance on commodity exports may assist country as world scrambles to find non-Russian sources of energy, metals and food The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2022
Stephen Colbert: ‘It’s like Putin’s competing in the evil Olympics against himself’ Late-night hosts discuss Russia breaking its own ceasefires in Ukraine and Trump’s cartoonish ideas on war The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2022
BMO Capital Downgrades This Automotive Supplier - Read Why BMO Capital analyst Peter Sklar downgraded Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) to Market Perform from Outperform with a price target of $63, down from $89, implying an 11% upside. The analyst stated that he had previously seen a possibility of a timely resolution of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, but recent developments instead point to a protracted… Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022
UK to ban Russian oil imports by end of year In synchronised announcements, western nations announce plans to cut back on Russian energy The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Putin, Israel's Bennett discuss Ukraine by phone Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in Ukraine by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday, the Kremlin said.
Daily Mirror · Mar 8, 2022 What is Article 5 in NATO and what would it mean if triggered in Russia-Ukraine war Article 5, the principal at the heart of NATO, provides the alliance's members with unprecedented support and safety - it also threatens them with the risk mass conflict
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2022 Lawmakers fear cryptocurrencies could be back door for sanctioned rubles WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are worried about the potential of cryptocurrency to serve as an escape hatch for sanctioned Russian money, with some saying the risk hastens the need for legislation.
Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2022 Stanlow refinery owner clarifies relationship with sanctioned bank as UK Government moves to ban Russian oil Essar Oil UK acquired the Stanlow refinery at Ellesmere Port from Shell in 2011
Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022 KFC Parent Yum Brands Halts Investment In Russia: Report Yum Brands Inc (NYSE:YUM), the parent company of fried chicken chain KFC, is halting Russian investments, Reuters reported. The report added that Yum did not say if it would seek to limit or pause current restaurant operations in Russia after the country's invasion of Ukraine. The company has about 1,000 KFC and 50 Pizza…
Radio France Internationale · Mar 8, 2022 EU targets Russian 'disinformation' campaign after Ukraine invasion The European Union on Tuesday pledged to step up its fight against Russian disinformation as fears surge over interference by Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine.
Glasgow Live · Mar 8, 2022 Customers call on big supermarkets to stop selling Russian products amid Ukraine invasion Tesco, ASDA, Morrisons and Co-op and others are being urged to stop selling Russian produce in store in support with Ukraine, while also renaming the family favourite Chicken Kiev to Chicken 'KYIV'.
Mic · Mar 8, 2022 Brittney Griner is urging fans to support Paul Whelan The recently-released athlete shared a handwritten note that’s both heartwarming and heart-breaking.
Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022 Russia Braces For Deep Recession Amid Corporate Exodus With the Russian ruble sinking to fresh lows and global companies exiting the market, forecasts of a looming collapse of the $1.7 trillion Russian economy have grown since the Kremlin launched its military attacks on Ukraine less than two weeks
Reuters · Mar 8, 2022 Russia says Kyiv declined to endorse evacuation routes towards Ukraine Moscow said on Tuesday that Ukrainian authorities had endorsed only one civilian evacuation route from areas affected by fighting out of 10 that were proposed, including five towards territory controlled by Kyiv, the Interfax news agency reported.
Miami Herald · Mar 8, 2022 Venezuelans in Miami torn by ‘risky’ US talks with Maduro about oil, sanctions, Russia MIAMI — As Russia’s war on Ukraine rages on, leaders in the Venezuelan community in Miami are watching in suspense — and low expectations — the ongoing talks between the Biden administration and the government of Nicolás Maduro to potentially ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil.