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Biden slaps sanctions on Putin as Russian president continues attack on Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden imposed economic sanctions Friday on Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the U.S. sought to bolster an economic pressure campaign aimed at punishing Moscow for launching its unprovoked war with Ukraine, the White House said.

Los Angeles Times

US will sanction Putin for invading Ukraine, White House says

Biden administration to impose sanctions on Russian president, foreign minister and members of national security team.

Al Jazeera

Is Vladimir Putin secretly rich? Why sanctioning Russia's leader over invading Ukraine is so tricky

Vladimir Putin insists he lives on a government salary and owns a small apartment. But sprawling palaces, a gold-plated toilet and strange offshore accounts suggest the Russian leader's lifestyle is far more luxurious.

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West's unkept promises the problem, not Russia

Recognising the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic was a very difficult but necessary decision. It was necessitated primarily by humanitarian considerations and a willingness to protect the civilian population from ongoing armed violence in Donbas by the present Ukrainian authorities. The decision was taken in light of the…

Bangkok Post

Call for state to cut benzine excise tax

The government should offer another temporary excise tax cut of three baht on benzine to ease the financial burden from soaring global oil prices caused by the Russia-Ukraine clash, says a Thammasat University economist.

Bangkok Post

Tourism operators eye Ukraine conflict warily

Tourism operators in major destinations are monitoring Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the conflict poses further risks to purchasing power and flight connectivity within both the Russian and European markets.

Bangkok Post

Ukraine: War, oil, inflation and monetary policy

The hottest topic in the economic and investment world today is the war between Russia and Ukraine, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to launch a full-scale invasion of the neighbouring country on Thursday. As the conflict is escalating quickly, we will consider the possibility of a full-blown war in…

Bangkok Post

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Bourse bounces back after invasion

The Thai stock market rebounded yesterday following the Russian invasion of Ukraine as investors believe US sanctions targeting the Russian financial sector will have a limited effect on the energy sector and the global economy.

Bangkok Post

Sanctions against Putin reflect West's impotence, says Russian foreign ministry

The imposition of sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reflect the West's "absolute impotence" when it comes to foreign policy, RIA news agency cited a Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman as saying on Friday.

Reuters

Victoria records 15 Covid deaths, NSW 11 and Qld eight; flood fatalities – as it happened

Two people, including an SES volunteer, have died after being swept away in Queensland flood waters, bringing the toll to four. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Ethereum Mining Pool Cuts Off Russian Users Over Ukraine Invasion

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) mining pool Flexpool cut its services to Russian users after the nation invaded Ukraine.

Benzinga

How Russia and Ukraine conflict could impact your trip to Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, SuperValu and Dunnes

The shocking events in Eastern Europe could soon have a direct impact on Ireland

Irish Mirror

Update: Xi Speaks to Putin by Phone, Urges Negotiation Over Ukraine

Russian president reiterates grievance about NATO expansion, but says Moscow is willing to negotiate with Kyiv

Caixin Global

Expulsion of Russian ambassador has not been ruled out, Varadkar says

Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to expel Yuri Filatov from the country following the invasion of Ukraine.

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Fears mount for safety of Ukraine’s nuclear reactors amid Russian invasion

Core meltdowns due to operational challenges cause concern even as direct strikes to facilities remain remote possibility

Daily Mirror

Ukrainians living in UK 'crying all day' as Russian bombs dropped on family at home

Ukrainians living in Leeds, Yorkshire, have come together to raise money for the humanitarian aid relief fund as their fears grow for family members in their homeland

Axios

U.S. sanctions Putin, Lavrov as Russia continues to barrel down on Ukraine

"Putin joins a very small group that includes despots such as Kim Jong Un, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, and Bashar al-Assad."

Reuters

Russia sanctions must be expanded, sustained to work - analysts

Western sanctions will not halt Russia's invasion of Ukraine and will need to be expanded and sustained for a long time to hurt the Russian economy, economists and analysts believe.

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The Independent UK

Ashton Kutcher says he ‘stands with’ wife Mila Kunis’s native Ukraine amid Russia crisis

Kunis was born in Ukraine and lived in the country until she was seven

Reuters

Canadian liquor stores remove Russian vodka from shelves after Ukraine invasion

Canadian liquor stores are removing Russian vodka and other Russian made alcoholic beverages from their shelves in an act of condemnation over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

President Zelensky posts video from Kyiv street and reassures Ukraine he’s staying put

‘We are all here’, Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Russian troops close in on the capital

The Guardian - UK

UEFA and FIFA are too late: Russia’s sportswashing has served its purpose

We have been expertly played by Vladimir Putin. Now he is raining death down on Ukraine, and sport has served its purpose in him being able to create this horrifying moment

The Independent UK

Ireland’s deputy premier brands Putin the ‘Hitler of the 21st century’

Leo Varadkar said Ireland is not neutral on the Ukraine invasion and stands fully behind the Ukrainian people.

Reuters

EU could cut Russia off from SWIFT system, senior official says

The European Union could exclude Russia from the SWIFT global interbank payments system in a fresh round of sanctions, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said on Friday.

Los Angeles Times

NATO to dispatch troops to allies near Ukraine and Russia; Biden promises new aid, sanctions

KHARKIV, Ukraine — As Russian troops closed in on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Friday in Europe’s largest ground conflict since World War II, leaders of the besieged nation urged their citizens to fight back.

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