Crypto activity in Russia and Ukraine is escalating as fast and as high as the missiles fired at each other in the face of an ongoing war between the two countries. New York-based blockchain analysis ...
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Mondelez CEO explains why the snacking giant still does business in Russia
In response to the invasion of Ukraine in February, major food and beverage companies such as Heineken and Starbucks (SBUX) have cut all ties with Russia. But at least one major snack company continue...
War Spurs Crypto Activity in Russia and Ukraine, Chainalysis Reports – Bitcoin News
The deadly conflict that started with Russia’s assault on Ukraine has increased crypto-related activity in both countries, according to Chainalysis. Fiat inflation and sanctions pressure led to severa...
Rape Is Part Of Russia’s Military Strategy
On October 13, Pramila Patten, Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, confirmed that rape is part of Russia’s “military strategy” and a “deliberate tactic to dehu...
Ukraine’s Success in Turning Back Russia’s Invasion Could Aggravate Global Food Shortages
A pair of Russian Su-25 Frogfoot attack aircraft streak across a Ukrainian wheat field as seen from … [+] a farmer’s combine harvester. PR Army In about a month, the Black Sea Grain Initia...
Ukraine Wins First Drone Vs. Drone Dogfight Against Russia, Opening A New Era Of Warfare
A video posted on Twitter by Ukrainian broadcaster and activist Serhiy Prytula is claimed to show a dogfight between Russian and Ukrainian drones, both DJI Mavic quadcopters. Prytula, who has been hea...
Why The Gold Price Is Broken
Gold getty For only the second time in 20 years, I had a simple no brainer investment idea, built a big position and took a bath. It’s not pleasant losing a big chunk of money on an obvious investment...
Food Giant Danone To Exit Russia—Taking A Nearly $1 Billion Hit
Topline French dairy and food giant Danone on Friday announced plans to exit the Russian market, following the likes of Pepsi, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and other global food brands to exit the coun...
Why Iran Arming Russia With Drones For Ukraine War Is Utterly Cynical
Iran’s decision to supply large quantities of armed drones to Russia amidst Moscow’s ongoing war against Ukraine makes Iran an accomplice and enabler of wanton Russian aggression. The fact that Iran w...
African gas becomes a focus for EU countries trying to replace Russia supply
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new liquefied natural gas project off Africa’s western coast may only be 80% complete, but already the prospect of a new energy supplier has drawn visits from the leaders of Po...
Russian Intelligence Detains 8 Suspects Linked To Crimea Bridge Blast
Topline Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) Wednesday detained eight individuals it claims were “accomplices” in the weekend attack on the bridge connecting Russia with the annexed territory of Cr...
The Books To Read About Russia And Ukraine
A picture shows the moon over Saint Basil’s Cathedral on the Red Square in Moscow on May 28, 2018. … [+] (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP) (MLADEN ANTONOV/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty...
As Ukrainian Forces Close In, A Regiment Of Russian Draftees Begs For Help
The 127th Rifle Regiment pleads for assistance in June 2022. Via social media Three weeks after the Kremlin announced a nationwide mobilization meant to make good Russia’s steep losses in Ukraine, sig...
Russia Is Threatening Europe By Attacking Ukrainian Energy
TOPSHOT – A Ukrainian firefighter pushes out a fire after a strike in Zaporizhzhia on October 6, … [+] 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Russia has formally appropriated ...
If Russia Can’t Defeat Ukraine, Then Could The Soviet Union Have Conquered Europe?
Soviet T-34 tanks roll toward Red Square during the Victory Day military parade marking the 75th … [+] anniversary of the Nazi defeat in Moscow, Russia, on June 24, 2020. Host Photo Agency It wa...
Putin Allies Demand More Attacks On Ukraine—But Russia May Not Have Enough Missiles
Topline Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allies claimed Monday’s deadly attack on Ukrainian cities were just the “first episode,” as they call for more indiscriminate attacks—but questions have emer...
Russia’s Rank As U.S. Trade Partner At 30-Year Low, New Data Shows
Trade with Russia has left its rank with the United States at a three-decade low. The U.S. hasn’t … [+] imported oil or refined petroleum since April. ustradenumbers.com Russia now ranks a...
Why U.S.-Saudi Relations Are On The Brink As Top-Ranking Senator Threatens To ‘Immediately Freeze’ Relationship
Topline The chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee called on the U.S. to “immediately freeze” all cooperation with Saudi Arabia on Monday, as outrage in Washington against the Saudi governmen...
Ukrainian Marines Vs. Russian Paratroopers. A Tough Fight Over One Village Is Shaping The Southern Front.
A Ukrainian marines tank. Via social media Ukrainian marines are on the move toward a key village in southern Ukraine. But a tough Russian airborne division stands in their way. The battle for Kostrom...
Russia Loses 60% of Its Seaborne Crude Market in Europe
(Bloomberg) — Russia has lost three-fifths of its seaborne crude sales in Europe since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine in February. That market is going to vanish almost completely eight weeks f...
Putin’s Vengeance Missiles Rain Down On Kyiv
KYIV, UKRAINE – OCTOBER 10: A screen grab taken from a surveillance camera shows an explosion rocked … [+] a bridge in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv on Octobe...
Russian Brigades In Southern Ukraine Depended On One Major Bridge. Now They’re Cut Off From Resupply.
The Kerch Strait bridge burns. Maxar imagery Two days after a powerful explosion rocked the $4-billion rail and road bridge across the Kerch Strait, the narrow waterway separating the Russian-occupied...
Russia Could Release Griner And Whelan By End Of Year, Former UN Ambassador Richardson Claims
Topline Russian authorities may release Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan by the end of the year, Bill Richardson—a former ambassador to the United Nations who has traveled to Russia to advocate for the...
White House Sees No Indication Russia Is Preparing Nuclear Attack After Biden’s ‘Armageddon’ Warning
Topline President Joe Biden’s comments this week suggesting Russia’s war in Ukraine could escalate to a nuclear “Armageddon” were not based on any new intelligence, National Security Council spokesper...
Two Areas Where The U.S. And China Can Still Work Together
“It’d be shortsighted not to understand that international engagement is going to be critical in … [+] order for us to accomplish the goal of curing cancer,” Memorial Sloan Kettering Cance...
Watch Russia’s Lone Bridge To Crimea In Flames—Here’s What It Means For Putin’s War Efforts
Topline An explosion set fire to and destroyed sections of Russia’s only bridge to Crimea, isolating Russia and its troops from the critical Black Sea peninsula at a critical moment in the war, though...
The European Union Tightly Implemented Crypto Regulations on Russia and Banned all Wallets and Custody Services
Russia and Ukraine wars disrupted the global economical structure. European Union tightens rules and regulations on Russia. The War between Russia and Ukraine has been troubling several countries, an...
U.S. LNG Exports To France, Croatia, Poland Up More Than 1,000%
U.S. exports of natural gases, primarily in liquid form, have soared the last two years, including … [+] in the month of August. A great deal of that LNG is bound for Europe. ustradenumbers.com ...
Russian Has One Main Bridge Into Southern Ukraine. Someone Just Blew It Up.
The Kerch Bridge. Wikimedia Comnons photo In 2016, a Russian firm began building a bridge from mainland Russia to the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, which Russian forces had seized from Ukraine t...