Former Fox News director indicted for violating Crimea sanctions and helping Russian billionaire Justice Department vows end to ‘Russian aggression’ with first Crimea-linked sanctions violation The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Russia's Novaya Gazeta cuts Ukraine war reporting under censorship Russia's Novaya Gazeta newspaper, whose editor Dmitry Muratov was a co-winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize, said on Friday it would remove material on Russia's military actions in Ukraine from its website because of censorship. Reuters · Mar 4, 2022
Giant mansion homes used by Russian oligarchs in UK - including on 'Billionaire's row' Rules have been promised which will force property owners to reveal if they have connections the Russian government, while some MPs want assets to be seized Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022
Switzerland adopts new EU sanctions on Russia The Swiss government on Friday widened sanctions against Russia in step with further measures imposed by the European Union, tightening exports and financial services to the country over the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. Reuters · Mar 4, 2022
What do people in China think about the Russia-Ukraine war? As the West condemns Russia, President Vladimir Putin has vocal supporters in China, where the ruling Communist Party tells its people they are a fellow target of U.S.-led harassment The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Russia’s Syria intervention provided hints for Ukraine war Russian President Vladimir Putin's first military campaign outside former Soviet Union areas was in Syria, where in 2015 he threw his country's firepower behind President Bashar Assad The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
These 2 Stocks in the Utilities Sector Will Rally By 30%, According to Wall Street The utility industry has grown considerably since 2021, thanks to increasing demand, emerging digital technologies, and increasing government investments. This trend is expected to continue in 2022 as the Ukraine-Russian conflict raises oil prices further. Thus, Wall Street analysts expect the stocks of utility companies PG&E Corporation (PCG) and AES… StockNews.com · Mar 4, 2022
Ukraine war: the dangers following Russia's attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Following recent news of Russian shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, which is the largest in Europe, there is great concern over the potential for a Chernobyl-esque release of radioactive material. Several security personnel at the plant were injured by the attack. The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022
Martial law in Russia: What is it and how does it impact the war in Ukraine? Russian president Vladimir Putin set to crack down on political dissent at home as war enters a second week The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Lindsey Graham walks back call for Putin’s assassination and instead says he ‘needs to go to jail’ Mr Graham now says Mr Putin should ‘go to jail’ The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Russia’s callousness towards its own soldiers is undermining its combat power In past conflicts Russia could hide small scale casualties, but not any more, says Rusi research fellow Jack Watling The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2022
BBC ‘temporarily suspends’ work of news journalists and support staff in Russia It comes after the Russian parliament approved strict new media legislation on Friday. The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022
Brit's incredible escape from Ukraine after refusing to leave beloved dog behind EXCLUSIVE: Gavin Guest and his dog Eli crossed the Romanian border on foot after he refused to leave Ukraine without his pooch following the Russian invasion Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022
BBC suspends news operations in Russia The BBC said Friday it has temporarily suspended news operations within the Russian Federation while it assesses the implications of new legislation adopted by Russian authorities. Reuters · Mar 4, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Russia invasion: List of sanctions from nations to businesses as world turns on ‘Pariah’ Putin Sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia
France 24 · Mar 4, 2022 Residents of Kyiv do whatever it takes to resist Russian invasion Residents in Kyiv have organised huge resistance efforts to deter the Russian invasion. On the ninth day of the conflict, FRANCE 24 joined the civilian and military forces who have sworn to defend the Ukrainian capital against Putin’s army.
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2022 £12.50-a-day Ulez to expand across all of Greater London Given that Russia has not yet succeeded in causing a nuclear meltdown in Ukraine, we can start with the big news in our capital, which is that Sadiq Khan is set to expand the Ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) to cover the whole of Greater London.
Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2022 Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant fire - everything you need to know as Russians shell facility The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in southeast Ukraine has been seized by Russian military forces after a fierce battle overnight - but experts have assured that there was no release of radioactive material
Wales Online · Mar 4, 2022 Households urged to turn down thermostats by 1°C to help defeat Russia Move would help reduce Vladmiri Putin's dominance in the market
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Guns for hire: How shadowy Wagner Group mercenaries support Russian soldiers in Ukraine conflict Kremlin-linked private militia increasingly central to Vladimir Putin’s ‘special military operation’
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Ukraine power plant attack unlikely to cause nuclear disaster – experts Russian shelling of the Zaporizhzhia plant was probably not intended to trigger a meltdown, experts have said.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Russian lawmakers approve prison for 'fake' war reports Russians could face prison sentences of up to 15 years for spreading information that goes against the government’s position on the war in Ukraine
StockNews.com · Mar 4, 2022 5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in March Because rising oil prices, high inflation, and the escalating geopolitical tensions related to Russia and Ukraine are expected to keep the stock market under pressure in the near term, we think it could be wise to bet on high-quality dividend stocks Tyson (TSN), Westlake (WLK), Huntsman (HUN), Global Partners (GLP),…
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022 Russia's invasion of Ukraine leaves global trade in tatters Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions
France 24 · Mar 4, 2022 The social media world war: Thousands join online fight for Ukraine Social media posts may seem insignificant when compared with the brutality on the ground in Ukraine, but what goes viral is directly affecting the war and Russia knows this. This Friday, the chairman of the Russian parliament Vyacheslav Volodin railed against foreign social media, calling it a "weapon" that Russia…