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'The war in Ukraine has, in practice, thrown Russia into China's arms': In the global balance of power, Russia's pivot towards China and its possible integration ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/17/the-war-in-ukraine-has-in-practice-thrown-russia-into-china-s-arms_6668676_23.html
New LME Russia Metals Sanctions to Drive Sales to China: US and UK sanctions on Russian metals will cement China as Moscow’s buyer of last resort for key ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-15/new-sanctions-on-russia-to-drive-even-more-metals-sales-to-china
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The European Central Bank is poised to order Italy's UniCredit to cut back its business with Russia, sources said, as the regulator exerts pressure to choke ...
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Sanctions on Russian Metal Will Test the Limits of Its Epic Railroads: Moscow officials have turned east. Adapting the country’s vast logistics networks is ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/sanctions-on-russian-metal-will-test-the-limits-of-its-epic-railroads
Major German arms contractors are delivering weapons systems for Ukraine's war against the Russia.
But they're also gearing up to make the most of what may ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/robert-habeck-wants-germany-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Russia Takes Whack-a-Mole Oil Sanctions Dodging to a New Level: As the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Moscow, Russia’s crude trade with India has begun to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/russia-takes-whack-a-mole-oil-sanctions-dodging-to-a-new-level
The Five Futures of Russia: And How America Can Prepare for Whatever Comes Next: And how America can prepare for whatever comes next.
foreignaffairs.com/russian-federation/five-futures-russia-stephen-kotkin
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Austria's Raiffeisen Bank replaces 'misleading' Russia job postings
kyivindependent.com/austrias-raiffeisen-bank-replaces-misleading-russia-job-postings/
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
Germany arrests two dual nationals over alleged Russian sabotage plot: Prosecutors accuse German-Russian duo of being prepared to ‘carry out explosive and arson ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/18/germany-arrests-two-dual-nationals-over-alleged-russian-sabotage-plot
Russian troops arrive in Niger as military agreement begins: The West African country is increasingly turning to Moscow for support after breaking ties with the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68796359
U.S. Teases New Sanctions Targeting Russian Arctic LNG; "There will be more, I promise" Official Says
highnorthnews.com/en/us-teases-new-sanctions-targeting-russian-arctic-lng-there-will-be-more-i-promise-official-says
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
ft.com/content/5cc41a3d-1fa9-497b-8681-086b0c1e3b20
Raiffeisen expects push from ECB to cut back on activities in Russia: Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) said on April 18 that it expects a ...
kyivindependent.com/raiffeisen-expects-push-from-ecb-to-cut-back-on-activities-in-russia/
Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia: Feng Yujun says the war has strained Sino-Russian relations
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
Japan doubles down on the US alliance as China looms: Tokyo and Washington are both determined to prevent Beijing from dominating the Indo-Pacific
ft.com/content/b155a989-0e43-4fb2-9326-f44c3abcf24e
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Russian Airlines Progress Domestic Software Alternatives: Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their ...
aviationweek.com/mro/aircraft-propulsion/russian-airlines-progress-domestic-software-alternatives
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies : Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep Singh
ft.com/content/d69304d4-0a44-43b4-8d04-c061b944694b
Glencore: Sentenced to pay millions in Russia: A Russian court sentences the Swiss commodities group to make a payment to Sberbank. The payment is to be made in ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/russische-grossbank-hat-es-auf-beteiligungen-von-glencore-abgesehen-ld.1826566
Chilly relationship with the SPD: Schröder didn't miss anyone at his 80th birthday party
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/gerhard-schroeder-altbundeskanzler-hat-auf-80-geburtstag-niemanden-vermisst-a-489f48d0-6588-4dbd-a408-1841087b14dc
U.S. intelligence shows China is surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine, AP says
pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-intelligence-shows-china-is-surging-equipment-sales-to-russia-to-help-war-effort-in-ukraine-ap-says
Quick Glance: China Supports Russia in Weapons Manufacturing with Impact on Ukraine
- China is aiding Russia in significantly expanding its defense industrial base, leading to the most ambitious military manufacturing since the Soviet era. The support includes a variety of machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, as well as technologies for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose used in weapons propellant. Chinese and Russian entities are also collaborating on drone production in Russia.
- The assistance from China is significantly influencing Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine, while Ukraine's military struggles with equipment shortages, exacerbated by Republicans blocking a vote on new American military aid. US officials attribute Russia's rapid military build-up largely to Chinese support, with China accounting for 90% of Russia's microelectronics imports in 2023.
- President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken have raised concerns about China's support for Russia's defense industrial base and are trying to persuade China to cease this practice. Pressure on China continues to ensure that companies do not provide support to the Russian defense sector, which could have significant consequences.
- China is assisting Russia in enhancing its satellite and space capabilities for use in Ukraine. The US is actively engaging with banks worldwide to establish compliance systems to avoid inadvertent involvement in supporting the Russian defense industrial base, which would result in sanctions. Efforts to convince China to halt this support are ongoing to prevent further bolstering of Russia's military capabilities.
Germany's Scholz arrives in China on a visit marked by trade tensions and Ukraine conflict
apnews.com/article/china-scholz-germany-trade-ukraine-530ff1878a57969984bdbe1eb8b28bd7
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
China reforms unloved state-owned enterprises to win back investors: Stocks are faring well compared with wider market as authorities judge management on share ...
ft.com/content/65ed3767-7b6d-4f80-b91a-c1b478117482
Bloomberg: Russian aluminum company could lose 36% of sales due to sanctions: Nearly 40% of sales at Russia's largest aluminum producer, Rusal ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-aluminum-company-could-lose-36-of-sales-due-to-sanctions/
RFE/RL Schemes investigation reveals over 2,000 foreign-made parts used in Russian Sukhoi fighter jets
kyivindependent.com/rfe-rl-schemes-investigation-reveals-over-2-000-foreign-made-parts-used-in-russian-sukhoi-fighter-jets/
Russian court orders Glencore to pay shares worth 114.8 mln euros in Sberbank lawsuit
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Raiffeisen Touts Russia ‘Expansion’ in Job Ads Despite Intended Exit – FT: Raiffeisen Bank, one of the last major Western lenders in Russia, has posted thousands ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/16/raiffeisen-touts-russia-expansion-in-job-ads-despite-intended-exit-ft-a84855
Russian military instructors, air defence system arrive in Niger amid deepening ties
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Russia is sure to lose in Ukraine, reckons a Chinese expert on Russia: Feng Yujun says the war has strained Sino-Russian relations
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/11/russia-is-sure-to-lose-in-ukraine-reckons-a-chinese-expert-on-russia
Gerhard Schröder turns 80 - and the SPD is silent: Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder turns 80 today. Hardly anyone from his party will congratulate the Social ...
tagesschau.de/inland/innenpolitik/gerhard-schroeder-132.html
Quick Glance: No Congratulations from Karlsruhe North for Gerhard Schröder
- Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder receives few official congratulations for his 80th birthday, largely due to his support for Putin.
- Local party members advise Schröder to retire and distance themselves from his politics, with some even suggesting his exit from the SPD.
- Opinions on the Agenda 2010 and Hartz IV among party members vary, with some praising the economic benefits while others criticize the social impacts.
- Personal experiences with Schröder lead to mixed opinions, with most respondents being skeptical of the former chancellor.
ARD: Broadcaster has to delete “Hard but Fair” - “maischberger” steps in: “Hard but fair” has said goodbye to the Easter break. There will be no new episode ...
t-online.de/unterhaltung/tv/id_100376172/ard-sender-muss-hart-aber-fair-streichen-maischberger-springt-ein.html
Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine: Wagenknecht pleads for former Chancellor Schröder as official peace mediator
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/russland-ukraine-krieg-sahra-wagenknecht-will-gerhard-schroeder-als-friedensmittler-a-1d9652ee-fae0-457f-8f11-05733d29eac4
WWE WrestleMania 40 results, grades: Cody Rhodes finishes the story, ends Roman Reigns' epic run as WWE champ
cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-wrestlemania-40-results-grades-cody-rhodes-finishes-the-story-ends-roman-reigns-epic-run-as-wwe-champ/live/
Situation in Ukraine: In the worst-case scenario, Kharkiv becomes uninhabitable: Kharkiv is currently being shelled almost daily. The situation in Ukraine's ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-04/ukraine-lage-charkiw-beschuss-flugabwehr-mobilmachung-woche
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Two Russian tycoons removed from the sanctions list: What now?: The EU court has removed two prominent Russian tycoons from the sanctions list ...
nzz.ch/meinung/zwei-russische-magnaten-von-der-sanktionsliste-gestrichen-was-nun-ld.1826112
Russian Court Orders Review of Verdict Against Scientist: A Russian court has overturned the verdict of an aerospace scientist who was sentenced to 12 years in ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/17/russian-court-orders-review-of-verdict-against-scientist-a84870
Reuters: Russia asks Kazakhstan to resupply gasoline in case of shortages, sources say
kyivindependent.com/reuters-russia-asks-kazakhstan-to-resupply-gasoline-in-case-of-shortages/
China, Russia Say To Strengthen Cooperation in Lavrov Visit: China and Russia said Tuesday they would strengthen strategic cooperation as Moscow's top diplomat ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/09/china-russia-say-to-strengthen-cooperation-in-lavrov-visit-a84778
Russia says Ukraine struck nuclear plant, Kyiv denies it was behind the attack: Russia said Ukraine struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station controlled by ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-strikes-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-power-unit-dome-russian-installed-2024-04-07/
Quick Glance: Drone Detonation Reported at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
- According to the notification sent to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a drone explosion occurred on the premises of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on April 7.
- The IAEA's observations suggest a consistent detonation, as mentioned in a post on X.
- No information was disclosed regarding the party responsible for launching the drone.
US and UK launch crackdown on Russian metals trade: Move to limit Moscow’s war chest could affect London Metal Exchange and Chicago Mercantile Exchange
ft.com/content/ab9157d5-b47f-408f-b1fb-0ee9bd7a823c
What Ukraine Drone Attacks in Russia Mean for Crude Oil Exports: Ukraine’s recent spate of drone attacks on oil refineries in Russia have led to a question among ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/what-ukraine-drone-attacks-in-russia-mean-for-crude-oil-exports
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Massive Russian strike knocks out major power plant in Kyiv region: The latest updates from the war in Ukraine.
euronews.com/2024/04/11/massive-russian-strike-knocks-out-major-power-plant-in-kyiv-region
Quick Glance: Russian strikes devastate largest power plant in Kyiv
- The largest power-generating plant in Ukraine's Kyiv region was destroyed in a Russian missile attack on Thursday, according to the energy company Centrenergo.
- As President Volodomyr Zelensky accused the West of neglecting Ukraine's need for air defenses, Russia targeted key energy infrastructure.
- Despite the devastation, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Centrenergo, Andriy Gota, expressed confidence in overcoming the challenges.
- Ukraine has previously managed significant power losses, including the seizure of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant by Russian forces post-invasion.
Bloomberg: US sanctions office looks into chip supply companies over use in Russia's war
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-us-sanctions-office/
JPMorgan Chase sues VTB Bank over frozen funds : JPMorgan Chase, one of the largest banks in the United States, has taken legal action against russia's ...
wionews.com/videos/jpmorgan-chase-sues-vtb-bank-over-frozen-funds-712840
Another Russian Scientist Working on Hypersonic Research Imprisoned: Since President Putin declared Russia was developing hypersonic weapons in 2018 ...
kyivpost.com/post/31347
EU Court of Justice lifts sanctions against Russian billionaires: The EU Court of Justice has removed two Russian billionaires from the sanctions list ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/10/eu-gerichtshof-hebt-sanktionen-gegen-russische-milliardare-auf
The Kremlin’s Creeping Nationalizations Hit Chelyabinsk Businesses: The Kremlin’s wartime campaign of forced nationalization has hit the Ural Mountains region of ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/11/the-kremlins-creeping-nationalizations-hit-chelyabinsk-businesses-a84810
America and its allies are entering a period of nuclear uncertainty: And it means the balancing act is getting harder
economist.com/briefing/2024/04/04/america-and-its-allies-are-entering-a-period-of-nuclear-uncertainty
Quick Glance: America and its Allies Facing Nuclear Uncertainty
- The debate on deterrence and nuclear strategy in America gains significance as great-power rivalry intensifies and efforts towards nuclear modernization become more pronounced.
- The USA is challenged with dealing with Russia and China as potential nuclear rivals and renewing its nuclear complexity.
- Discussions surrounding the modernization of the USA's nuclear arsenal are influenced by varying political views, with some advocating for a more aggressive nuclear posture while others remain skeptical.
- America's allies in Europe and Asia are concerned about uncertainties in the nuclear landscape and need to reassess their own security strategies, especially in light of growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.
China and Russia pledge to work together to maintain ‘supply chain stability’: Agreement to seek ‘more active’ convergence comes days after US warned Beijing not ...
ft.com/content/272e71e6-a355-4099-9640-3c7694316722
Russia's MTS Bank announces rare IPO in push for growth: MTS Bank, the fintech arm of Russia's leading mobile phone operator MTS , announced on Friday it would ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russias-mts-bank-announces-rare-ipo-push-growth-2024-04-12/
Kamchatka's Glaciers Have Shrunk by 36% Since 1950 – Russian Scientists: Glaciers on Russia's Far East Kamchatka Peninsula have shrunk by over a third since the ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/18/kamchatkas-glaciers-have-shrunk-by-36-since-1950-russian-scientists-a84887
Antony Blinken warns allies of deepening Chinese support for Russia : US secretary of state says Beijing’s assistance to Moscow’s military-industry complex is at ...
ft.com/content/ba524406-ee6c-4c39-9ac2-110a2549569a
German Firms Help ‘Rebuild’ Russian-Occupied Mariupol – Report: Two German construction companies are taking part in rebuilding Russian-occupied Mariupol ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/04/german-firms-help-rebuild-russian-occupied-mariupol-report-a84746
Geopolitics lurks behind Europe’s gas storage success: Energy dependency turns out not to have been as effective a weapon as Putin thought
ft.com/content/961ee3bd-97e6-4d40-a0b4-ff7e01e11731
‘Significant consequences’ if Chinese firms help Russia’s war in Ukraine, US’s Yellen warns
politico.eu/article/janet-yellen-us-china-antony-blinken-nato-ukraine-russia-war/
Russia's Novatek cancels Arctic LNG-2 project in Siberia due to Western sanctions – Reuters
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/4/7449737/
Russian companies are facing growing hurdles when making payments to China, two Russian news outlets reported, with one saying transactions involving ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/finance/china-tightens-russia-payments-scrutiny-hitting-electronics-components-say-2024-04-12/
Ukraine Finds Itself on the Brink: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the European Union.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-12/ukraine-finds-itself-on-the-brink
Russia Targets Kyiv, Western Ukraine in Ballistic Missile Strike: Russia fired high-speed ballistic missiles at Ukraine’s capital and western region that borders ...
trib.al/GIsVj1u
Biden administration preparing to prevent Americans from using Russian-made software over national security concern
cnn.com/2024/04/09/politics/biden-administration-americans-russian-software/
French company Danone starts dissolution of its last subsidiary in Belarus: The yogurt maker has been operating in Belarus since 2008. Danone had previously ...
kyivindependent.com/french-company-danone-launches-dissolution-of-its-last-subsidiary-in-belarus/
Court in Russia rejects Google's appeal over $50 million fine related to Ukraine content
kyivindependent.com/court-in-russia-rejects-googles-appeal-over-50-million-fine-related-to-ukraine-content/
Cities in Russian Urals, West Siberia Brace for Worst Floods in Decades: The Russian city of Orenburg, near the Kazakh border, braced on Monday for flooding not ...
themoscowtimes.com/2024/04/08/cities-in-russian-urals-west-siberia-brace-for-worst-floods-in-decades-a84765
Moscow Accuses Hunter Biden-Linked Company Burisma of Terror Attacks: Offering no evidence whatsoever, federal investigators claim they are also looking into the ...
thedailybeast.com/moscow-accuses-hunter-biden-linked-company-burisma-of-terror-attacks
Happy birthday: AfD leader Chrupalla praises Schröder's partnership with Russia: Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder only has a few friends in the SPD - because ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/gerhard-schroeders-geburtstag-tino-chrupalla-lobt-partnerschaft-mit-russland-a-c5321a3e-cb3c-4586-a01f-daa1138b4368
Wild rumors: Is missing German billionaire still alive?: The head of Tengelmann Haub, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances during a ski tour on the ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/18379077/ist-verschwundener-deutscher-milliardaer-noch-am-leben
EU launches €270M plan to bring Armenia into the Western fold: Government in Yerevan is working to cut ties with former ally Russia.
politico.eu/article/eu-launch-new-e270-million-plan-bring-armenia-fold-russia/
The Black Market That Delivers Elon Musk’s Starlinks to U.S. Foes: The satellite-internet devices are helping Russian fighters in Ukraine and paramilitary forces ...
wsj.com/business/telecom/starlink-musk-ukraine-russia-sudan-satellite-communications-technology-f4fc79d9
Nothing to Wear? Try ‘Sandwich Dressing,’ the Insider Way to Remix Your Closet: Some of the world’s most stylish women use a fashion strategy called ‘sandwich ...
wsj.com/style/fashion/sandwich-dressing-insider-way-to-remix-your-closet-8f19df3c
Russia claims to have captured village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region: Russian forces have captured the village of Vodyane in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240405-russia-claims-to-have-captured-village-in-ukraine-s-donetsk-region
Exclusive: US sanctions hamper Russian efforts to repair refineries: When engineers at Russian oil firm Lukoil discovered a turbine had broken at their largest ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-sanctions-hamper-russian-efforts-repair-refineries-sources-say-2024-04-04/
Arizona's top court revives a 19th century abortion ban, further restricting reproductive rights; Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman and his business partner ... Show more
Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?: There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2024/4/17/is-china-growing-tired-of-russias-war-in-ukraine
Romanian Intellectuals Publicly Appeal To Putin And Xi For Help, But Some Now Getting Cold Feet
rferl.org/a/romania-fringe-appeal-sovereignty-putin-xi/32894720.html
'I'm Not Going To Quit': Facing Prison, Soviet-Era Dissident Skobov Speaks Out Against War, Repression
rferl.org/a/russia-dissident-skobov-prison/32897913.html
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