https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/west-eases-efforts-to-restrict-russian-oil-trading-as-inflation-and-energy-risks-mount/VSCVDNIYZQ43QI2PDTGT6UQPDQ/ European governments have eased back on efforts to curb trade in Russian oil, delaying a plan to shut Moscow out of the vital Lloyd’s of London maritime insurance market and allowing some international shipments amid fears of rising crude prices and tighter global energy supplies. The EU announced a worldwide ban on the provision […]
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Yup, privileged Ukrainian citizen. While being turned into Europe’s superpower. Citizens of Poland received a special status in Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada passed a law on special guarantees for the citizens of Poland. 283 people’s deputies voted for the law “On the establishment of legal and social guarantees for citizens of the Republic of Poland […]
The information below is being included to provide context. To connect past and present time reports- Keep this news in mind when you read the follow up post, coming in short order. Poland has embarked on the largest procurement of conventional American weapon shipments in history. In March, Warsaw signed off on $4.75 billion worth of Patriot […]
https://www.businessinsider.com/imf-upgrade-russia-economy-outlook-slash-most-countries-forecast-recession-2022-7 Russia’s economy is holding up better than expected amid sweeping sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, according to the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook report issued on Tuesday. The IMF slashed growth forecasts for almost every country, but upgraded Russia’s economic forecast — with the country’s economy still contracting, but by 6% — […]
But, to be expected. Though I have to acknowledge a better image then some I’ve unfortunately been subjected to. Beware, once seen that can’t be unseen. In some ways this photo shoot typifies the way the Russia/Ukraine conflict has been presented via the 5 eyes/main stream media. Vague. Devoid of context. No historical background. As […]
Trying to get with the times regarding the name change now in place! DW Sweden has not yet extradited suspects Turkey seeks over terrorism-related charges, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu slammed Finland and Sweden for allowing “terror propaganda” as the two countries await Ankara’s permission to join NATO. […]
An admission the Russian strikes didn’t and won’t affect the grain export agreement PortsEurope Odessa, Ukraine (PortSEurope) July 25, 2022 – Ukraine is preparing the three Black Sea ports of Odessa, Chornomorsk and Yuzhny for the resumption of work and the export of grain using convoys of ships. Ships are to carry corn, wheat and […]
Quick update Negotiators for both sides will meet in Istanbul on Friday to sign the deal, in a meeting that will be attended by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who played a key role in negotiating the deal. Ukraine and Russia are both vital exporters of wheat and grain, and […]
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UN Chief In Istanbul
Working on breaking the impasse created by Ukraine? Recall from yesterday Kyiv’s delegation had refused to include a clause to protect Russian exports. Andalou Visit is part of efforts ‘to ensure full global access to Ukraine’s food products, and Russian food and fertilizer,‘ says Farhan Haq Haq said the UN wants to have an agreement […]
Let’s see if this impasse can be broken? Of course one wonders if the US is encouraging this deadlock? Russia Asks UN Chief Guterres to Intervene in Ukraine Grain Talks Russia has asked UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to intervene in grain talks with Ukraine to facilitate Moscow’s exports, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. […]