Tag: #RussiaUkraineConflict
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Moscow court bans Facebook and Instagram calling them “extremist” organisations
A Moscow court on Monday banned Facebook and Instagram as “extremist” organisations, after authorities accused US tech giant Meta of tolerating “Russophobia” during the conflict in Ukraine
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France freezes 850 million euros of Russian assets
France has seized around 850 million euros ($920 million) of Russian oligarchs’ assets on its soil, Finance Minister Bruno Le Mair said Sunday.”We have immobilised…150 million euros in individual’s accounts, credit lines in France and in French establishments,” Le Mair told French television as Paris hits Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine. Furthermore,”we have immobilised…
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New Zealand will offer 4,000 special visas to Ukraine refugees
New Zealand will offer 4,000 special visas to refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine if they have family in the southern hemisphere nation
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China to send ‘economic aid’ to Russia amidst conflict: US
United States (US) officials claim China has decided to provide Russia with economic aid, including contemplating the decision to send military supplies, during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Jake Sullivan, US National Security Adviser, during a seven-hour meeting in Rome on Monday, raised concerns about China’s growing affiliations with Russia. The security adviser voiced the concern…
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EU eyes more sanctions, NATO wary of extending more support
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) will step up sanctions against Russia, foreign ministers gathered in Brussels said on Friday, but they resisted Kyiv’s calls for military action that would risk dragging the NATO military alliance into the war. In Brussels for talks with NATO and EU peers, the bloc’s top diplomat Josep Borrell said that…
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Effects of Imran Khan’s Russian visit on Pakistan
When Kabul was occupied at gunpoint, Pakistanis went to take tea there. While the whole civilized nations stood on the other side. Now Russia has invaded Ukraine, the civilized countries of the world stand with Ukraine against Russian aggression, but our Prime Minister has put his feet on the Russian Red Carpet. What will be…
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RT reachibility restricted amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
NEW YORK: Russia Today (RT), the Russian backed media outlet infamous for promoting Vladimir Putin’s agendas, has seen its influence significantly diminish in recent days as cable carriers and social media companies have taken swift measures to block its reach. The actions taken by television providers and technology companies against RT have dealt one of…
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China suggests peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
NEW YORK: Permanent representative of China to United Nations (UN) Zhang Jun weighed in on how he believed tensions between the two former Soviet Republic could be eased. Moscow and Keiv’s top officials must sit down at the negotiating table to establish a path to de-escalating aggression, one of Beijing’s top diplomats has said, as…
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Russia-Ukraine: Vladimir Putin accuses NATO of ignoring demands
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has reportedly accused NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) of ignoring Russian concerns amidst escalating tensions with Ukraine. According to reports, the Russian leader has said that the United States (US) and its NATO allies are ignoring Russia’s security concerns, however, Russia is committed to continuing talks with the Western countries he…
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President Zelensky expresses disappointment with the West
KYIV (The Washington Post): Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine has reportedly criticized Western states for their “handling” of Russia’s military buildup. According to international media reports, President Zelensky of Ukraine has disapproved of the way Western countries are handling the Russia-Ukraine conflict with regards to the military buildup by Russia at Ukraine’s border. According to…